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N106 GLG

1996 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,346 mi
Last recorded158,346 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 GLG
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2008 158,346 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 153,167 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 153,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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N106 GLG is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N106 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N106 GLG registered?

N106 GLG is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N106 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 GLG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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