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R236 GCL

1998 Nissan Serena

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,934 mi
Last recorded117,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 GCL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 117,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded and covered in under seal unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side inner and outer sills and wheel arches very corroded and poor condition seperate chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2023 115,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a heavy under seal unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area holed but vehicle has a body on separate chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area holed but vehicle has a body on separate chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle has be covered in a heavy under seal unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 115,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a heavy under seal unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area holed but vehicle has a body on separate chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area holed but vehicle has a body on separate chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle has be covered in a heavy under seal unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front edges (5.2.3 (e))

both side inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes in places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both side inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 107,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes in places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both side inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,341 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side off vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,729 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,668 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,794 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,330 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,267 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 78,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,298 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,298 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,452 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,177 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R236 GCL is a 1998 Nissan Serena in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R236 GCL, 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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R236 GCL is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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