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L959 FTH

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,288 mi
Last recorded192,288 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 FTH
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 192,288 miles

brake pipes near brake compensator corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside top suspension mount stiff

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 11 Nov 2010 192,285 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear exhaust mount perished

brake pipes near brake compensator corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside top suspension mount stiff

Pass 13 Nov 2009 189,962 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but can still be easily read

Fail 12 Nov 2009 189,962 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but can still be easily read

Pass 30 Oct 2008 183,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2008 183,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

offside and nearside rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2007 176,397 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 166,828 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 166,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 156,417 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 156,414 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

o/s washer jet.n/s headlamp pattern.n/s side lamp security. rear brake pipe condiction.under body condiction

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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L959 FTH is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L959 FTH, 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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L959 FTH is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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