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P141 NHJ

1997 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,628 mi
Last recorded109,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 NHJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,237 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binding to o/s/f brake

slight movement to both front steering rack rubber mountings

travel to foot brake in operation

Fail 17 Mar 2014 106,234 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binding to o/s/f brake

slight movement to both front steering rack rubber mountings

travel to foot brake in operation

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 100,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration & perishing of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2009 75,893 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration & perishing of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2008 75,681 miles

ADVANCED WEAR REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHES

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,326 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 75,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 74,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 73,500 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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P141 NHJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P141 NHJ, 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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P141 NHJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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