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N228 BKV

1996 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,262 mi
Last recorded135,262 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 BKV
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2008 135,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 128,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 117,491 miles

Nearside rear and Nearside front tyre wearing low

Passenger blade deteriating

Rear steel brake pipes to compensator rusted. and Offside front steel brake pipe to flexable hose rusted.

Tempory repair evident on rear silencer joint

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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N228 BKV is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N228 BKV, 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 N228 BKV registered?

N228 BKV is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N228 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N228 BKV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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