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R125 AOO

1998 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,143 mi
Last recorded128,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 AOO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 128,143 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,949 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 98,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 98,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear tail pipe missing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Oct 2011 991,150 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,936 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 99,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,325 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 97,325 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,160 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,448 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 92,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel in foot pedal when operated.

slight travel in hand brake lever when operated.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 78,092 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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R125 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R125 AOO, 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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R125 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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