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L987 GTG

2008 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2008 Nissan Serena106,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 GTG
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 116,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 88,600 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L987 GTG is a 2008 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 106,556 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 L987 GTG, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L987 GTG registered?

L987 GTG is a 2008 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L987 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L987 GTG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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