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N236 GAT

1996 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 GAT
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

welding repairs carried out on outer sills

Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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 GAT is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GAT, 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 GAT registered?

N236 GAT is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N236 GAT safe to buy?

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