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N218 JHK

1996 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,538 mi
Last recorded90,538 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 JHK
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 90,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 89,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 81,080 miles

engine oil leak - BORDERLINE PASS

offside + nearside front drop links top bushes worn

offside steering rack arm - some free movement

Fail 3 May 2011 81,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak - BORDERLINE PASS

front wipers not checked for clearing

offside + nearside front drop links top bushes worn

offside steering rack arm - some free movement

Pass 4 May 2010 77,874 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,781 miles

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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N218 JHK is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N218 JHK, 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 N218 JHK registered?

N218 JHK is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N218 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 JHK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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