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L452 ADL

2004 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,175 mi
Last recorded187,175 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Serena111,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 ADL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 187,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 176,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 164,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres perished

various rubber bushes/dust boots perished

various signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2015 164,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres perished

various rubber bushes/dust boots perished

various signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2014 157,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 157,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 155,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 155,615 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front lights showing a colour other than white to the front

Pass 12 Jan 2012 151,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 144,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 135,598 miles

near side front top strut mounting slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2009 129,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 129,927 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 122,341 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 122,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside of steering rack (internally)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 114,983 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 105,172 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 105,172 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L452 ADL is a 2004 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L452 ADL, 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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L452 ADL is a 2004 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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