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N118 JBY

1996 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,493 mi
Last recorded148,493 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 JBY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2012 148,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside track rod end ball joint gaitor in poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 148,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside track rod end ball joint gaitor in poor condition

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 145,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 138,239 miles

front discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2010 138,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 132,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 129,255 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 129,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 124,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 121,226 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 15 Nov 2006 121,226 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N118 JBY is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N118 JBY, 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 N118 JBY registered?

N118 JBY is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N118 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 JBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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