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L257 EEF

1993 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,021 mi
Last recorded133,021 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 EEF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 133,021 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 132,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 125,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel a bit long

Pass 19 Nov 2005 119,279 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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L257 EEF is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L257 EEF, 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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How do I check the history of L257 EEF?

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What year was L257 EEF registered?

L257 EEF is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L257 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 EEF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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