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P137 HJO

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 110,629 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 110,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front sill damaged

offside front strut top mount corroding

slight play offside front steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,662 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 96,662 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing at rear joint

front jacking points and front inner sills corroding

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

suspect front pads low advise check

Pass 6 Oct 2005 83,718 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 83,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P137 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P137 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 P137 HJO registered?

P137 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P137 HJO safe to buy?

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