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N226 HRV

1996 Nissan Serena

Grey Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,675 mi
Last recorded74,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 HRV
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 74,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside body by door runner corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,494 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 66,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N226 HRV is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N226 HRV, 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 N226 HRV registered?

N226 HRV is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is N226 HRV safe to buy?

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