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LW08 PBO

2008 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,957 mi
Last recorded124,957 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Serena106,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 PBO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 124,957 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 114,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both Axle Bushes Breaking Up

Fail 6 Feb 2025 114,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Incorrect colour (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both Axle Bushes Breaking Up

Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,210 miles

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

damage to front bumper

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,046 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 67,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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 PBO is a 2008 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,996cc 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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

LW08 PBO is a 2008 Nissan Serena, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is LW08 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW08 PBO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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