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S118 JFC

1999 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Serena87,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,408 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,681 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 89,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,929 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,918 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,726 miles

steering stiff

Fail 25 Sep 2007 77,726 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 63,501 miles

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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S118 JFC is a 1999 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 87,015 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 S118 JFC, 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 27 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 S118 JFC registered?

S118 JFC is a 1999 Nissan Serena, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S118 JFC safe to buy?

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