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N538 JLU

1998 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,124 mi
Last recorded193,124 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 JLU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 193,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 183,576 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 183,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 165,303 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 157,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006

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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N538 JLU is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 93,750 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 N538 JLU, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N538 JLU registered?

N538 JLU is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is N538 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 JLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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