MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated
nail in n/s/r tyre tread
o/s/f tyre worn close to limit oninner edge of tread
o/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
nail in tread of n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge of tread
o/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both outer sills dented front and rear
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brakes binding on slightly both sides
Rear seat belts not fully tested due to luggage
How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?
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N166 JFA is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N166 JFA, 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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N166 JFA is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 April 1996.
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