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P130 HJO

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,478 mi
Last recorded164,478 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 164,478 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 154,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 146,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate slight cracke

Pass 26 Mar 2010 146,121 miles

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

front number plate slight cracke

Pass 26 Mar 2009 137,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 131,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 125,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 121,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 121,683 miles

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

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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P130 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P130 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 P130 HJO registered?

P130 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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