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N127 BRC

1996 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,931 mi
Last recorded78,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 BRC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,417 miles

2 FRONT SHOCKER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front shocker gaitors deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,730 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,742 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 61,742 miles

Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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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N127 BRC is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N127 BRC, 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 N127 BRC registered?

N127 BRC is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N127 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N127 BRC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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