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P128 HJO

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,937 mi
Last recorded113,937 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 113,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front chassie has surface corrosion

wiper arm slight insercure

Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,394 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2007 102,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 6 Sep 2006 90,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers split

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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P128 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P128 HJO, 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 P128 HJO registered?

P128 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P128 HJO safe to buy?

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