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N206 PFB

1996 Nissan Serena

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,145 mi
Last recorded150,145 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 PFB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 150,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 145,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 140,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 136,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 120,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 109,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 109,545 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 107,058 miles

The near side rear light lens/reflector is in poor condition.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N206 PFB is a 1996 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N206 PFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N206 PFB registered?

N206 PFB is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N206 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N206 PFB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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