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P152 UMJ

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,907 mi
Last recorded61,907 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,907 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,898 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,632 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 55,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,523 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake effort lower than offside

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake effort lower than offside

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,195 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,818 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 40,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,044 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 40,018 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 37,168 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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P152 UMJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P152 UMJ, 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 P152 UMJ registered?

P152 UMJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P152 UMJ safe to buy?

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