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L557 WGF

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

201,782 mi
Last recorded201,782 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 WGF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013 201,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 185,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 185,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 167,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 151,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate cracked

offside front seat cloth torn

offside front wing damaged

offside front wiper blade split on edges

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and outer side wall cracking

outer sills corroded

rear tail gate damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2010 150,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate cracked

offside front seat cloth torn

offside front wing damaged

offside front wiper blade split on edges

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and outer side wall cracking

outer sills corroded

rear tail gate damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 136,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs wearing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside inner sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

rear suspension leaf spring eyes worn slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2009 136,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs wearing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside inner sill corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

rear suspension leaf spring eyes worn slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 124,213 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear tail gate damaged

rear wiper blade split

scratches all round car

window screen scratched

Fail 5 Sep 2008 124,213 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear tail gate damaged

rear wiper blade split

scratches all round car

window screen scratched

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 121,229 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front seat holed

rear exhaust pipe slightly blowing

scratches all round car

Fail 30 Apr 2008 121,229 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front seat holed

rear exhaust pipe slightly blowing

scratches all round car

Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,400 miles

engine has oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped on edges

nearside front link rod dust cap split

nearside tread wearing low and has cut

rear outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade worn

scratches all round car

stone chip in window screen

Pass 8 May 2006 104,430 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 104,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat torn

engine has oil leak

scratches all round car

underside of car corroded

window screen scratched

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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L557 WGF is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L557 WGF, 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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L557 WGF is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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