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R132 JBW

1998 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,527 mi
Last recorded60,527 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,145 miles

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

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

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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R132 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R132 JBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R132 JBW registered?

R132 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R132 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 JBW shows 4 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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