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P140 GJK

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 GJK
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,376 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2013 85,377 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 81,977 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,910 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 76,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

50%of offside brake light not working

50%of offside rear side light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,374 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,225 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,297 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,803 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 11,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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P140 GJK is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P140 GJK, 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 P140 GJK registered?

P140 GJK is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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