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N236 EBM

1996 Nissan Serena

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,414 mi
Last recorded257,414 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 EBM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 257,414 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 248,829 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 240,100 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 240,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N236 EBM is a 1996 Nissan Serena in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N236 EBM, 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 N236 EBM registered?

N236 EBM is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N236 EBM safe to buy?

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