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L275 EBW

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL275 EBW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011 131,347 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 128,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 122,826 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 122,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake warning light on on dash - unable to see pads

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,873 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 118,873 miles

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

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

n/s/f shock weaping

unable to see front pads

Pass 30 Jun 2006 110,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 110,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L275 EBW 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 L275 EBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L275 EBW registered?

L275 EBW is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L275 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L275 EBW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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