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P104 OAV

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 OAV
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 102,417 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 102,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 97,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 97,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 87,311 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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P104 OAV is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 96,290 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 P104 OAV, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P104 OAV registered?

P104 OAV is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P104 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 OAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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