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R196 OAS

1998 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 OAS
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,638 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R196 OAS is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R196 OAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R196 OAS registered?

R196 OAS is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R196 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 OAS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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