1996 Nissan Serena L review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap to buy, quite expensive to run but I quite like them"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine developed a rattle at 82000 miles. Having been assured by a mechanic that there was no significant problem I continued to drive the vehicle. A week or so later the drive chain broke causing at least £1000 worth of damage.
Several electrical faults.
General comments?
The second hand cost of this vehicle attracted me when compared to other people carriers. I also had an idea about Japanese reliability which persuaded me to buy one. Maintenance has proved very expensive though. Parts are hard to come by and not cheap.
This car is very basic with few luxuries, but it does the job.
Getting at the engine to check and top up the oil is extremely difficult.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2004 |