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L148 GNT

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 GNT
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 121,383 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 115,210 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 112,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,072 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 108,054 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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L148 GNT is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 114,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L148 GNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L148 GNT is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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