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L997 URK

1993 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,017 mi
Last recorded109,017 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 URK
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 107,968 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outter sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 107,303 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 107,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,127 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2015 104,125 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,769 miles

front and rear brake hoses cracking

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2013 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,457 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,542 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre on limit (inner tread worn).

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,475 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,362 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from downpipe.

powersteering rack u.v joint gaiter insecure.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,193 miles

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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L997 URK is a 1993 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L997 URK, 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 L997 URK registered?

L997 URK is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L997 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L997 URK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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