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N117 HVL

1996 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,278 mi
Last recorded74,278 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 HVL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2007 71,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread. † †o/s/r tyre is worn to legal limit (LIMIT IS 1.6mm) †Front number cracked.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,490 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread. † †o/s/r tyre is worn to legal limit (LIMIT IS 1.6mm) †Front number cracked.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 69,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

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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N117 HVL is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N117 HVL, 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 N117 HVL registered?

N117 HVL is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N117 HVL safe to buy?

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