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P178 SMW

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,601 mi
Last recorded93,601 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 SMW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,601 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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P178 SMW is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 P178 SMW, 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 P178 SMW registered?

P178 SMW is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P178 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 SMW shows 1 test 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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