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P145 HJO

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,105 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 115,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play offside steering arm at inner joint

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear & nearside front inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,698 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,499 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

offside wing mirror glass damaged

play in offside of steering rack

rear brake pipes above axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,499 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

offside wing mirror glass damaged

play in offside of steering rack

rear brake pipes above axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 73,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses perished

both front brake pipes corroded

play in offside of steering rack

rear brake pipes above subframe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 73,465 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front brake pipes corroded

play in offside of steering rack

rear brake pipes above subframe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 63,709 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 58,946 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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P145 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P145 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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P145 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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