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P198 NOW

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,911 mi
Last recorded186,911 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 NOW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 186,911 miles

N/side front brake slightly tight

Pass 7 Sep 2012 173,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 162,614 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion rear wheelarches

o/s rear brake reading slightly lower

Pass 16 Apr 2010 149,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 135,341 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 123,695 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 123,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 110,263 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 110,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,606 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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P198 NOW is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P198 NOW, 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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P198 NOW is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P198 NOW safe to buy?

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