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P150 BCW

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,949 mi
Last recorded82,949 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 BCW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 82,949 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Very bad diesel injector blow on engine

Pass 25 May 2021 78,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,277 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 70,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,551 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch fluid low.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Fail 30 May 2018 68,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mounting front . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch fluid low.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,328 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 62,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 64,115 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 64,004 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 61,926 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE MISSING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 61,926 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EXHAUST TAILPIPE MISSING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,922 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,995 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 52,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre brake light inop

osf steel brake pipe cororoded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 40,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,094 miles

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

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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P150 BCW is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P150 BCW, 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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P150 BCW is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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