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N196 KUD

1996 Nissan Serena

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,579 mi
Last recorded141,579 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 KUD
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 141,579 miles

front registratoin plate has slight damage

Fail 31 Oct 2008 141,574 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 131,012 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 130,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 120,891 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 120,891 miles

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

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

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

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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N196 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Serena in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N196 KUD, 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 N196 KUD registered?

N196 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N196 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 KUD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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