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N102 DVR

1996 Nissan Serena

Maroon Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,406 mi
Last recorded182,406 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 DVR
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2011 182,406 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 164,199 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 150,000 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.replace asap as close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2008 137,444 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 137,443 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 127,445 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 117,632 miles

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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N102 DVR is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Maroon with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 100,767 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 N102 DVR, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N102 DVR registered?

N102 DVR is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N102 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 DVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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