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P148 HJO

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,964 mi
Last recorded108,964 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,555 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 105,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,097 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 99,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,541 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,702 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose in holder

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

no spare wheel in holder

o/s/f seat coveribg wearing

oil warning light on

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

susp. seems soft

Pass 1 Sep 2007 80,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P148 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P148 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P148 HJO registered?

P148 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P148 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 HJO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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