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R207 CFC

1998 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside hole inheadlight glass

drivers seat worn

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,561 miles

Centre exhaust box heat shield insecure & rattles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

handbrake 15% on limit

Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe by flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust box heat shield insecure & rattles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,112 miles

rear exhaust box cover rusted away & insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2015 97,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box cover rusted away & insecure

spare tyre good

tyres 185/70/14 both rear 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,171 miles

centre stop light not working

drivers seat worn

exhaust rear box heat shield rusted away

offside mirror glass slightly insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield rusted away & insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2013 86,427 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield rusted away & insecure

spare tyre missing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,703 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 80,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake balance out 20%

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust has temp repair

offside front chassis rusty by suspension & both outter sills dented & damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2011 75,576 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front chassis rusty by suspension & both outter sills dented & damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

rear wiper insecure & blade split

Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

rear wiper insecure & blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,389 miles

brakes rear unbalanced & may req att

spare diff size

Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brakes rear unbalanced & may req att

spare diff size

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,499 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,499 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 52,305 miles

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

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

front no plate worn

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,305 miles

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

front no plate worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 45,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres 195/70/14 rear 175/80/14

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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R207 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R207 CFC, 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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R207 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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