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N173 MGF

1996 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 MGF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,020 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 78,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,326 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,412 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 68,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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N173 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N173 MGF, 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 N173 MGF registered?

N173 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N173 MGF safe to buy?

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