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M318 VRC

2005 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,151 mi
Last recorded97,151 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 VRC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 97,151 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 97,148 miles

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

suspect front pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,921 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 84,921 miles

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

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

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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M318 VRC is a 2005 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,961 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 M318 VRC, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M318 VRC?

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What year was M318 VRC registered?

M318 VRC is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is M318 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M318 VRC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M318 VRC have outstanding finance?

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