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L553 SGU

2002 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,804 mi
Last recorded140,804 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 SGU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 140,804 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 134,495 miles

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

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

front brake discs a bit worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,798 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 128,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 122,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 122,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 117,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 112,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 112,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

wears on outside outter edge of nearside front tyre.

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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L553 SGU is a 2002 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 116,831 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 L553 SGU, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L553 SGU registered?

L553 SGU is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is L553 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 SGU shows 9 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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