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M285 XJK

2006 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,739 mi
Last recorded184,739 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Serena115,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 XJK
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 184,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 180,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 180,145 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 154,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 144,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 144,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 138,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 131,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 125,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 113,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 108,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 103,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,317 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 95,317 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT SIDELIGHTS COME ON WITH EACH RESPECTIVE INDICATOR (BUT ONLY WITH HEADLAMPS ON)

Lift in nearside front strut requires investigation to ensure safety (vision obscured by heater blower housing)

OFFSIDE OUTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Parking brake requires good pull & travels too far

Rear brakes unbalanced

front brakes unbalanced

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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M285 XJK is a 2006 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M285 XJK, 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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M285 XJK is a 2006 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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