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N12 ESA

1999 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,538 mi
Last recorded133,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Serena87,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 ESA
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 133,538 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 133,538 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,664 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 122,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 117,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,153 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rack

Fail 21 Apr 2008 103,150 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rack

Pass 2 May 2007 91,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 79,960 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 79,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N12 ESA is a 1999 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 87,015 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 N12 ESA, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N12 ESA registered?

N12 ESA is a 1999 Nissan Serena, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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