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R129 YYC

1998 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,914 mi
Last recorded154,914 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 YYC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 154,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside inner stop lamp not working

third row seat belts not checked as seats folded down and loaded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,563 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside inner stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

third row seat belts not checked as seats folded down and loaded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 154,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside inner stop lamp not working

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

third row seat belts not checked as seats folded down and loaded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 150,684 miles

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

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

ns floor sill rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 142,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 134,285 miles

Nearside rear brake sticking.

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 134,218 miles

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

Nearside rear brake sticking.

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,291 miles

Oil leak

abs light on for start off test but went off after ignition was switched off and on.

all four tyres on vehicle starting to show signs of perishing.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 121,838 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear fog lamp loose

Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 108,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 101,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 96,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 84,235 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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R129 YYC is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R129 YYC, 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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What year was R129 YYC registered?

R129 YYC is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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