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P198 UMJ

1997 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 89,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 82,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 75,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 68,824 miles

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

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 UMJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests 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 P198 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P198 UMJ registered?

P198 UMJ is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P198 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 UMJ shows 8 tests 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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