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L185 SUM

2001 Nissan Serena

Grey Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 SUM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 119,242 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 119,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 112,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 107,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 103,374 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 103,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in nearside steering track rod end.

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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L185 SUM is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L185 SUM, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L185 SUM registered?

L185 SUM is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is L185 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 SUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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