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L188 ULW

1993 Nissan Serena

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 ULW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,794 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,791 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 90,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION FLANGE ADJOINING ONTO REAR SILENCER IS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.9 MM AND WEARING ON OUTER TREAD †MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REAR WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

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Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,289 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 84,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 27 Jul 2005 75,814 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

WINDSCREEN WIPER WHEEL BOXES NOISEY

Pass 27 Jul 2005 75,814 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF SLIGHT LEAK

WINDSCREEN WIPER WHEEL BOXES NOISEY

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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L188 ULW is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L188 ULW, 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 L188 ULW registered?

L188 ULW is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L188 ULW safe to buy?

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