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P154 GPG

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,324 mi
Last recorded123,324 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 GPG
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 123,324 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion starting in nearside front floor/ outrigger.

Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill.

Damage to both front and nearside central outer body sill flanges.

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

Offside rear footbrake is slightly slower to react than nearside.

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes and both sides front metal brake pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 123,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside 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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Corrosion starting in nearside front floor/ outrigger.

Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill.

Damage to both front and nearside central outer body sill flanges.

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

Offside rear footbrake is slightly slower to react than nearside.

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes and both sides front metal brake pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 112,634 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Corrosion starting on offside front inner sill/chassis outrigger.

Damage to front and central nearside outer body sill flanges and front offside outer body sill flange.

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

Spare wheel is missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 112,613 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel is missing.

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Corrosion starting on offside front inner sill/chassis outrigger.

Damage to front and central nearside outer body sill flanges and front offside outer body sill flange.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 107,681 miles

Some damage to offside front outer body sill and nearside front and central outer body sill.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,873 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 89,373 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre defective

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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P154 GPG is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P154 GPG, 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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P154 GPG is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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