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R149 CKK

1998 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

231,704 mi
Last recorded231,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 CKK
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2011 231,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 231,614 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 212,735 miles

High level brake light not working. Dent in nearside outer sill.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 212,735 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

High level brake light not working. Dent in nearside outer sill.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2010 212,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 201,647 miles

Brake compensater oily but not leaking.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Low fuel light on.

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to cooling pipes, suspension components. Tailgate and nearside sill dented. Nearside front upper strut mounting noisey on full lock when jacked. Fine on turning plates, no noise or movement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 201,647 miles

Brake compensater oily but not leaking.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Low fuel light on.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to cooling pipes, suspension components. Tailgate and nearside sill dented. Nearside front upper strut mounting noisey on full lock when jacked. Fine on turning plates, no noise or movement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 201,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake compensater oily but not leaking.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to cooling pipes, suspension components. Tailgate and nearside sill dented. Nearside front upper strut mounting noisey on full lock when jacked. Fine on turning plates, no noise or movement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 187,833 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 184,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 184,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R149 CKK is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R149 CKK, 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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R149 CKK is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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