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N213 HBM

1996 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,170 mi
Last recorded181,170 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 HBM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 181,170 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 181,167 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front sils dented

Pass 3 Jan 2008 168,304 miles

damage to n/s outer sill,

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

marks to front windscreen.

rusted n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms.

security of o/s/f position lamp.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 168,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

marks to front windscreen.

damage to n/s outer sill,

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

rusted n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms.

security of o/s/f position lamp.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 156,189 miles

bind on n/s/r brake.

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

rusted steering & suspension components.

slight wear in o/s inner steering rack joint.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 144,586 miles

MOST BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

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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N213 HBM is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N213 HBM, 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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N213 HBM is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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