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N162 PYJ

1996 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,812 mi
Last recorded138,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 PYJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 138,812 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 138,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,749 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 128,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 121,571 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 121,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,250 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 114,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

some play steering rack n/s and o/s outer bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2008 107,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 107,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 98,403 miles

NOISE FROM NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEN BRAKEING ON ROAD TEST.

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

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

tyres worn on edges front?.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,409 miles

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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N162 PYJ is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N162 PYJ, 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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N162 PYJ is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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