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L159 LNN

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,661 mi
Last recorded195,661 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 LNN
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 195,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 184,842 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 179,219 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 179,219 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 171,723 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 171,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXHAUST REAR BOX LEAKING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R SUSPENSION MOUNT SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 9 Sep 2005 164,685 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 164,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c) DANGEROUS

advised n/s front seat belt fluffing

advised n/s front surface rust inner wheel arch area

advised o/s rear metal brake pipes surface rust

advised surface rust on front metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2005 164,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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L159 LNN is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L159 LNN, 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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L159 LNN is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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