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P189 UMJ

1997 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,986 mi
Last recorded126,986 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 126,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 107,884 miles

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

front chassis rusting

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 28 Apr 2009 107,835 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 102,153 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 102,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 87,063 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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P189 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 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 P189 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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What year was P189 UMJ registered?

P189 UMJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P189 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 UMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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