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M166 DGO

1995 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,233 mi
Last recorded140,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Nissan Serena108,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 DGO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 140,233 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 138,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 138,395 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 136,524 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2014

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,385 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 132,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 127,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads worn low

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f side light dim

o/s/f side light loose

Fail 20 Jul 2012 127,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads worn low

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f side light dim

o/s/f side light loose

Pass 25 Jul 2011 120,320 miles

Chip in N/S/F headlamp

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F outer sill damaged

Nails in front tyres

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/R outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 120,303 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chip in N/S/F headlamp

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F outer sill damaged

Nails in front tyres

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/R outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,283 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 113,283 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,737 miles

Brake pipe from "T" peice to nearside rear hose rusting

Brake pipe from "T" peice to offside rear hose rusting

Brake pipe from rear comp valve to "T" piece rusting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe rusting

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2008 102,248 miles

brake pipe to rear comp valve starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2008 102,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pipe to rear comp valve starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2007 97,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight wear/play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 97,791 miles

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

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

slight wear/play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 92,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre very low on tread and offside rear worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,856 miles

nearside rear tyre very low on tread and offside rear worn on inner edge.

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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M166 DGO is a 1995 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M166 DGO, 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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M166 DGO is a 1995 Nissan Serena, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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