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R226 GUB

1998 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,516 mi
Last recorded100,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 GUB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 100,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 91,224 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 91,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,804 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,595 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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R226 GUB is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R226 GUB, 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 R226 GUB registered?

R226 GUB is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R226 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 GUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R226 GUB have outstanding finance?

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