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R217 KWL

1998 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak engine manifold area

rear seats removed at time test

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.15 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats removed at time test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 90,152 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,970 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

surface corrosion offside front jacking point outer rigger

Fail 27 Mar 2012 86,970 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion offside front jacking point outer rigger

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,267 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut and damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2009 75,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut and damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre slight cuts

Fail 27 Mar 2007 64,680 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f jacking area corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,680 miles

o/s/f jacking area corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,722 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 58,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R217 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R217 KWL, 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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R217 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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