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P139 RAR

1997 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,880 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 107,722 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 107,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,621 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,370 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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P139 RAR is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P139 RAR, 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 P139 RAR registered?

P139 RAR is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P139 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 RAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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