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R156 NTN

1998 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,880 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/ rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/ rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,783 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 90,754 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,069 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 87,084 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 87,078 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,012 miles

In my oppion this vehicle has corrosion on body and chassis sections that connot be seen and is probally weakened as a result

Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

In my oppion this vehicle has corrosion on body and chassis sections that connot be seen and is probally weakened as a result

Pass 28 May 2012 83,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,633 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,438 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,438 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 56,997 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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R156 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R156 NTN, 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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R156 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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