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P202 SRL

1997 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 SRL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 111,112 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE DRIVE BELTS NOISEY

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING IN POOR CONDITION.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 111,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE DRIVE BELTS NOISEY

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING IN POOR CONDITION.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,900 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 100,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL D-BUSHES HAVE SOME WEAR

OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE BUSH HAS SOME WEAR AND PERISHING

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,969 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,580 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,050 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 89,050 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,805 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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P202 SRL is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P202 SRL, 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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P202 SRL is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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