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L408 SGW

2005 Nissan Serena

Grey Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,645 mi
Last recorded150,645 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 SGW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2008 150,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 150,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 145,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 145,711 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 127,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 126,759 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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L408 SGW is a 2005 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,961 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 L408 SGW, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L408 SGW registered?

L408 SGW is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is L408 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L408 SGW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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