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L180 EJA

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

170,923 mi
Last recorded170,923 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 EJA
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2008 170,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

O/S/R N/S/R AXLE STOPS MISSING AND CHASSISSLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 163,635 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 163,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o.s.rear and middle sill corroded but not within a pescribed area

Pass 18 Sep 2006 155,040 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 155,030 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L180 EJA is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L180 EJA, 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 L180 EJA registered?

L180 EJA is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L180 EJA safe to buy?

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