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N129 JLF

1996 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,403 mi
Last recorded97,403 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 JLF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2006 97,403 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion †rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 May 2006 97,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leaking

fuel tank dented

oil leak

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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N129 JLF is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N129 JLF, 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 N129 JLF registered?

N129 JLF is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N129 JLF safe to buy?

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