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N249 KUR

1996 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,376 mi
Last recorded133,376 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 KUR
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 133,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 125,085 miles

rear washers not working.

Fail 16 Aug 2008 125,085 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear washers not working.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 113,696 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 113,696 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

all four tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 113,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 105,475 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 93,124 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 93,124 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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N249 KUR is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N249 KUR, 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 N249 KUR registered?

N249 KUR is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N249 KUR shows 9 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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