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L853 XTC

2006 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,652 mi
Last recorded177,652 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Nissan Serena115,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 XTC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 177,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 177,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 165,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 152,754 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 152,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 143,220 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 143,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 130,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 125,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 116,426 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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L853 XTC is a 2006 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 115,639 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 L853 XTC, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L853 XTC registered?

L853 XTC is a 2006 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is L853 XTC safe to buy?

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