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S129 NLY

1999 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,096 mi
Last recorded199,096 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Serena87,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 NLY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 199,096 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 199,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 189,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 186,561 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 176,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 176,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 164,932 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 164,932 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 150,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 133,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 118,108 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)

Pass 24 May 2006 107,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 106,270 miles

N/S sun visor insecure.

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S129 NLY is a 1999 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S129 NLY, 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.

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What year was S129 NLY registered?

S129 NLY is a 1999 Nissan Serena, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S129 NLY safe to buy?

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