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L304 JFL

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,419 mi
Last recorded131,419 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 JFL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 131,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 122,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 119,050 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Backing starting to fade rear plate.

Both front springs slightly corroded,spare tyre close to limit.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight imbalance in front brakes.Slight differance rise and fall rear brakes.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 119,046 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 119,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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L304 JFL is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L304 JFL, 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 L304 JFL registered?

L304 JFL is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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