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R105 CDT

1998 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,658 mi
Last recorded175,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 CDT
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 175,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front washer jet insecure

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 168,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear seal corroded

Offside Front washer jet insecure

Offside Rear seal corroded

exhaust hanger at rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 159,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 150,694 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 150,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 139,773 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 139,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 134,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,419 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 120,672 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 113,487 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 113,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch flexi hose leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,342 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 107,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 100,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,285 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,337 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 76,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,873 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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R105 CDT is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 93,750 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 R105 CDT, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R105 CDT is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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