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P171 KWL

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,316 mi
Last recorded84,316 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2007 84,316 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 74,565 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion around front jacking pionts

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,565 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Oil leak

corrosion around front jacking pionts

offside rear brake dragging slightly

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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P171 KWL is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P171 KWL, 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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What year was P171 KWL registered?

P171 KWL is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is P171 KWL safe to buy?

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