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M104 JRG

1995 Nissan Serena

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,451 mi
Last recorded192,451 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Nissan Serena108,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 JRG
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 192,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

underside under sealed heavly

Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight play in w/brg

Pass 13 Nov 2014 184,041 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust is rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2014 184,007 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust is rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2013 176,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 170,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake back plates corroded

exhaust rusty

front brake binding slightly

under body rusty in places

Fail 12 Nov 2012 170,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust rusty

under body rusty in places

Pass 10 Nov 2011 164,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 8 Nov 2011 163,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wheel bearin g s/noisey

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 9 Nov 2010 158,497 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake back plates corroded

under body rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2010 158,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2009 153,621 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns front brake bake plate corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 153,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns front brake bake plate corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 149,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under body rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2008 148,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

under body rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2007 145,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 138,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M104 JRG is a 1995 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 108,034 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 M104 JRG, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M104 JRG is a 1995 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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