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N149 KTL

1996 Nissan Serena

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,045 mi
Last recorded126,045 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 KTL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 126,045 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

crossember behind rear axle

Pass 24 May 2007 120,453 miles

corrosion on both front suspension arms borderline .

corrosion on brake pipes borderline .

corrosion on chassis rails .

damage to outer sills both sides borderline

welded repair heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect .

Fail 22 May 2007 120,407 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake pipes borderline .

corrosion on both front suspension arms .

corrosion on chassis rails .

damage to outer sills both sides .

Pass 22 May 2006 114,695 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s inner sill under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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 KTL is a 1996 Nissan Serena in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

N149 KTL is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N149 KTL safe to buy?

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