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N490 JBY

2004 Nissan Serena

Brown Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,188 mi
Last recorded92,188 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Nissan Serena111,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 JBY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,188 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 92,101 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,085 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 80,085 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,253 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 67,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,102 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 57,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N490 JBY is a 2004 Nissan Serena in Brown with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 111,999 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 N490 JBY, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N490 JBY registered?

N490 JBY is a 2004 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is N490 JBY safe to buy?

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