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2011 Nissan Serena

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,100 mi
Last recorded112,100 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Serena105,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration896
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 112,100 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 112,100 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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896 is a 2011 Nissan Serena in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 105,672 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 896, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Serena is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 896 registered?

896 is a 2011 Nissan Serena, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is 896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 896 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 896 have outstanding finance?

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