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L854 XTC

2006 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,926 mi
Last recorded166,926 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Nissan Serena115,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 XTC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 166,926 miles

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

play in o/s steering rack

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2014 166,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

play in o/s steering rack

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2013 149,224 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 149,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 141,004 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 130,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 121,853 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 121,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 113,431 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 113,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 104,470 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,470 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 95,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 78,456 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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L854 XTC is a 2006 Nissan Serena in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L854 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 L854 XTC registered?

L854 XTC is a 2006 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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