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P135 OPU

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,749 mi
Last recorded109,749 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 OPU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 109,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

high level stop light inoperative

offside front chassis crossmember distorted and damaged but not enough to affect the steering or braking of the vehicle

offside sill damaged but not to excess

secondary bonnet catch missing

slight lateral play in the steering rack retaining bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 104,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,351 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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P135 OPU is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P135 OPU, 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 P135 OPU registered?

P135 OPU is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P135 OPU safe to buy?

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