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L346 SEM

1993 Nissan Serena

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,865 mi
Last recorded145,865 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL346 SEM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 145,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 145,860 miles

Body outrigger on chassis is quite corroded near to off side rear shock absorber

Fail 26 Nov 2007 145,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Body outrigger on chassis is quite corroded near to off side rear shock absorber

Pass 4 Jul 2006 142,667 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 142,667 miles

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

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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L346 SEM is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol 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 L346 SEM, 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 L346 SEM registered?

L346 SEM is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L346 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L346 SEM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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