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L157 MGM

1994 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Serena114,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 MGM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,024 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2011 128,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2010 121,333 miles

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

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

osf inner pad worn thin?

Pass 15 Sep 2009 115,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 108,383 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 108,383 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 102,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 102,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,265 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 98,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 92,950 miles

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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L157 MGM is a 1994 Nissan Serena in Black with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 114,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L157 MGM, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L157 MGM registered?

L157 MGM is a 1994 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L157 MGM safe to buy?

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