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N105 GLG

1996 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,429 mi
Last recorded70,429 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 GLG
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,429 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2007 70,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 70,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N105 GLG is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N105 GLG, 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 N105 GLG registered?

N105 GLG is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N105 GLG safe to buy?

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