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M116 KRU

1995 Nissan Serena

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,963 mi
Last recorded226,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Nissan Serena108,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 KRU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 226,963 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 226,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 216,158 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 216,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 209,219 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 209,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 197,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate deteriorating

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2008 183,231 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 183,189 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2007 182,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear shock absorbers casing corroded

front number plate deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2006 167,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 166,702 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 162,352 miles

chipped screen

drivers seat torn

front brake hoses perished

nsr chassis corroded

rear shocker covers poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2006 162,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chipped screen

drivers seat worn

front brake hoses perished

nsr chassis corroded

osr shocker case poor condition

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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M116 KRU is a 1995 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M116 KRU, 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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M116 KRU is a 1995 Nissan Serena, first registered on 28 January 1995.

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