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K481 TLB

2004 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,963 mi
Last recorded91,963 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Nissan Serena111,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 TLB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2014 91,963 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake pads low

front number plate slightly cracked

slight lip on front brake disc

small chip on windsreen

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 83,090 miles

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

slight play at n/s/f top mounting

slight play at o/s steering arm

Fail 31 Jul 2010 83,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

slight play at n/s/f top mounting

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,775 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 75,775 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,177 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 74,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,417 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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K481 TLB is a 2004 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 111,999 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 K481 TLB, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K481 TLB registered?

K481 TLB is a 2004 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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