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N243 OJR

1996 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,168 mi
Last recorded113,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 OJR
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2008 113,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 101,984 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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N243 OJR is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel 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 N243 OJR, 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 N243 OJR registered?

N243 OJR is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N243 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 OJR 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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