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L356 VFT

1993 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,515 mi
Last recorded137,515 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 VFT
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 137,515 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 137,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 127,565 miles

play o/s steering rack,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,brake pipes,floorpans,subframes

Fail 15 Dec 2009 127,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play o/s steering rack,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,brake pipes,floorpans,subframes

Pass 12 Dec 2008 121,188 miles

both rear tyres on the limit!!!!!!!!!,suspension mounts/components corroded,oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 121,185 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear tyres on the limit!!!!!!!!!,suspension mounts/components corroded,oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 115,585 miles

corrosion to subframes/suspension mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2006 110,061 miles

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts,inner sills,rear tyres near limit

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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L356 VFT is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L356 VFT, 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 L356 VFT registered?

L356 VFT is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L356 VFT safe to buy?

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