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LW08 NHJ

2008 Nissan Serena

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,015 mi
Last recorded194,015 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Serena106,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 NHJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 194,015 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 194,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 179,727 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 166,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 166,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 151,191 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 151,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 141,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 134,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,102 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LW08 NHJ is a 2008 Nissan Serena in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 106,556 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 LW08 NHJ, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW08 NHJ registered?

LW08 NHJ is a 2008 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LW08 NHJ safe to buy?

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