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N245 NGP

1996 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 NGP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 92,124 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 92,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,149 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 89,335 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 87,632 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 86,010 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 86,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 83,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,821 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 81,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,028 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 75,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 69,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 69,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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N245 NGP is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N245 NGP, 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 N245 NGP registered?

N245 NGP is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N245 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N245 NGP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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