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M226 CAF

1995 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,994 mi
Last recorded104,994 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Nissan Serena108,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 CAF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 104,994 miles

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

slight play in propshaft joints

windscreen cracked top passenger side

Fail 6 Oct 2007 104,994 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre wall perished

slight play in propshaft joints

windscreen cracked top passenger side

Pass 26 Sep 2006 101,516 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/r shock absorber cover corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 97,961 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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M226 CAF is a 1995 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M226 CAF, 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 M226 CAF registered?

M226 CAF is a 1995 Nissan Serena, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M226 CAF safe to buy?

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