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M138 VBW

1995 Nissan Serena

Grey Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,871 mi
Last recorded218,871 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1995 Nissan Serena108,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 VBW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006 218,871 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 218,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M138 VBW is a 1995 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M138 VBW, 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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What year was M138 VBW registered?

M138 VBW is a 1995 Nissan Serena, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M138 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 VBW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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