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N149 FRV

1996 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,860 mi
Last recorded140,860 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 FRV
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,860 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 140,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 130,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 130,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 126,164 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 118,584 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 118,569 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish - will soon need replacing.

exhaust system very rusty.

surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle including both front bottom wishbone arms.

surface corrosion to rear chassis area.

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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N149 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N149 FRV, 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 N149 FRV registered?

N149 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N149 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 FRV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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