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P131 XFG

1997 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,118 mi
Last recorded76,118 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 XFG
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills inner and outer. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,335 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,085 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,675 miles

o/s front tyre has age cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,239 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,159 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,408 miles

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

off side front and off side rear tyres surface cracking in tread pattern not showing cords or plys

Fail 27 Feb 2008 36,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off side front and off side rear tyres surface cracking in tread pattern not showing cords or plys

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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P131 XFG is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P131 XFG, 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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P131 XFG is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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