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ACZ 4438

1999 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Serena87,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 4438
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 121,111 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,422 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 116,417 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,417 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 116,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,789 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 114,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,926 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 103,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 99,300 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,937 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 93,937 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,021 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,223 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,726 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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ACZ 4438 is a 1999 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ACZ 4438, 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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ACZ 4438 is a 1999 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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