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L155 OYB

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

149,592 mi
Last recorded149,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 OYB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 149,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 147,689 miles

Both front side lights water condensate inside

N S R tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sills corroded inner and outer

Fail 30 Apr 2014 147,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front side lights water condensate inside

N S R tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sills corroded inner and outer

Pass 15 May 2013 146,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center and rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear axle and springs corroded

sills corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 146,911 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center and rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear axle and springs corroded

sills corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 145,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust system poor condition

offside rear shock absorbers poor condion

Fail 30 Apr 2012 145,582 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust system poor condition

offside rear shock absorbers poor condion

Pass 12 May 2011 143,901 miles

Both front road springs corroded.

Both rear leaf springs surface corroded.

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers side outer sill previously repaired by welding.

Drivers side rear metal brake pipe surface corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Passenger side front metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear chassis centre cross member heavily corroded.

Surface corrosion around both front jacking mounts.

drivers side front lower wishbone surface corroded.

Fail 5 May 2011 143,863 miles

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

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

Both front road springs corroded.

Both rear leaf springs surface corroded.

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers side outer sill previously repaired by welding.

Drivers side rear metal brake pipe surface corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Passenger side front metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear chassis centre cross member heavily corroded.

Surface corrosion around both front jacking mounts.

drivers side front lower wishbone surface corroded.

Pass 11 May 2010 142,127 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to rear chassis area

front wishbones corroded

handbrake travel

no centre seats fitted

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2010 142,103 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to rear chassis area

front wishbones corroded

handbrake travel

no centre seats fitted

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 140,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 140,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 138,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Poor welding to passenger side rear inner sill.

Rear tyres slightly miss shapen.

Pass 7 May 2008 138,947 miles

Poor welding to passenger side rear inner sill.

Rear tyres slightly miss shapen.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 136,998 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 136,998 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 125,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 125,026 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L155 OYB is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 L155 OYB, 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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L155 OYB is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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