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LJ16 RRU

2016 Nissan Serena

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,598 mi
Last recorded169,598 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Serena86,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 RRU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 169,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 169,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 166,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 154,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 137,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 137,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 122,277 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 109,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,180 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 102,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,061 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 69,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,970 miles

Rear seats folded.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. worn on edge (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 36,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,814 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 36,814 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 36,585 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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LJ16 RRU is a 2016 Nissan Serena in Brown with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 86,494 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 LJ16 RRU, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Serena is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ16 RRU registered?

LJ16 RRU is a 2016 Nissan Serena, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is LJ16 RRU safe to buy?

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