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L528 XLR

2005 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,595 mi
Last recorded226,595 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL528 XLR
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 226,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 196,766 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 196,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 169,509 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 144,420 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 144,264 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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L528 XLR is a 2005 Nissan Serena in Blue 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 L528 XLR, 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 L528 XLR registered?

L528 XLR is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is L528 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L528 XLR 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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