MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
both front brake discs corroded
Both front lower sill/lips damaged and filled
Both front outriggers corroded
Centre stop lamp not working
Engine undertray fitted
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake pads low discs worn and corroded
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
General underbody corrosion
Oil leaks
Slight play in os steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All other rear brake pipes corroded
Both front flexible brake hoses perished recommend attention
Both front lower sill/lips damaged and filled
Both front outriggers corroded
Centre stop lamp not working
Engine undertray fitted
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake pads low discs worn and corroded
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
General underbody corrosion
Oil leaks
Slight play in os steering rack
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
both front metal brake pipes have slight corosion
exhaust rear box corroding and outer skin breaking away from box
How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?
Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R141 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R141 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.
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R141 JBW is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 12 May 1998.
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