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L361 KPY

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,066 mi
Last recorded148,066 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 KPY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 148,066 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Rear brake ballance poor

Rear spring shackle bushes worn

Slight play near side front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 148,053 miles

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

Rear brake ballance poor

Rear spring shackle bushes worn

Slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 143,590 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

severe corrosion to non prescribed areas.

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 137,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L361 KPY is a 1997 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 1997 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 96,290 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 L361 KPY, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L361 KPY registered?

L361 KPY is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is L361 KPY safe to buy?

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