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R135 AOO

1998 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,966 mi
Last recorded135,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 AOO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 135,966 miles

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Pass 22 Aug 2013 131,665 miles

o/s/ and n/sf inner sill corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 131,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/ and n/sf inner sill corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 127,813 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,813 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 124,095 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 124,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,513 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 120,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 111,765 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 111,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 76,943 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r brake grabbing

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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R135 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R135 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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R135 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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