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R163 FDT

1998 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 FDT
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,346 miles

all advises still apply ason other vts computer

Fail 6 Aug 2010 87,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

N/S/SIDE SLIDE DOOR COVER IS CORRODED

O/S/ AND N/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS, REAR FLOOR AREA, AND ALL INNER WINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/ WINDSCREEN IS SCRATCHED

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW DUE TO TRIMS

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,204 miles

n/s under sill getting weak

o/s/f strut top getting weak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s under sill getting weak

o/s/f strut top getting weak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,340 miles

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

center stop light in opp

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs very corrodded but not yet holed

Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,339 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

center stop light in opp

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs very corrodded but not yet holed

Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,937 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear spring rear shackel bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2006 72,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front tyer worn oval

n/s rear tyer just legal

o/s front tyer cracking in tread

slight movement in n/s and o/s rear spring shackel bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2006 71,322 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 71,237 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R163 FDT is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R163 FDT, 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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What year was R163 FDT registered?

R163 FDT is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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