MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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