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L918 TCD

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 TCD
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicator lens cracked

both number plates discoloured

exhaust cat signs of age

front lower arm bushes perishing

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front outer sill damaged

rear rear seat belts not checked as seats not folded down

rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 101,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front indicator lens cracked

both number plates discoloured

exhaust cat signs of age

front lower arm bushes perishing

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front outer sill damaged

rear rear seat belts not checked as seats not folded down

rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2006 92,951 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 30 Oct 2006 92,750 miles

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

frornt brake discs are corroding

both front tyres are perishing

both frornt shocks are slightly damp

front number plate is discoloured

nearside front wiper blade is split

slight exhaust leak from front section

slight oil leak from gearbox

steering colomn gaitor is split

various chips in front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 84,882 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 84,657 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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L918 TCD is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L918 TCD, 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 L918 TCD registered?

L918 TCD is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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