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P187 UMJ

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,114 mi
Last recorded155,114 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 155,114 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 155,108 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 143,636 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 143,629 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 132,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 132,639 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 132,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P187 UMJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P187 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.

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P187 UMJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P187 UMJ safe to buy?

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