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J302 XBL

2003 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,248 mi
Last recorded137,248 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Nissan Serena113,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ302 XBL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 137,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 134,527 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 133,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 118,676 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 118,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

exhaust flex pipe starting to blow front

n/s outer door seal dented

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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J302 XBL is a 2003 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 113,274 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 J302 XBL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J302 XBL registered?

J302 XBL is a 2003 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is J302 XBL safe to buy?

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