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LJ12 VOB

2012 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VOB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 146,958 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission Drive Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 134,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,047 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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LJ12 VOB is a 2012 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 89,949 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 LJ12 VOB, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Serena is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ12 VOB registered?

LJ12 VOB is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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