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R141 JBW

1998 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,854 mi
Last recorded148,854 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 JBW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 148,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 118,285 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 117,765 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 94,191 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 93,768 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,799 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,196 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 67,182 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,025 miles

both front metal brake pipes have slight corosion

exhaust rear box corroding and outer skin breaking away from box

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,730 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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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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