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L169 ULM

1993 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,997 mi
Last recorded195,997 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 ULM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 195,997 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop corroded and missing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 195,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear suspension bump stop corroded and missing

Wires hanging loose an the offside underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2012 159,995 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 155,992 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 155,992 miles

Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 149,584 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 149,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 143,457 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 143,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 137,686 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 137,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 133,072 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 133,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 126,159 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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L169 ULM is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L169 ULM, 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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What year was L169 ULM registered?

L169 ULM is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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