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L993 XLO

1993 Nissan Serena

Maroon Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 XLO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 119,765 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2013 119,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 97,381 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres on the side wall are perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,147 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake balance

Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,365 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,952 miles

Advice stone chip out side A zone within 40MM

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2006 71,952 miles

Advice stone chip out side A zone within 40MM

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L993 XLO is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Maroon with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L993 XLO, 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 L993 XLO registered?

L993 XLO is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L993 XLO safe to buy?

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