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N507 SMX

2005 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,403 mi
Last recorded125,403 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 SMX
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,403 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 125,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,873 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 117,873 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 114,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,382 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 107,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 107,286 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 100,112 miles

both front side lamps loose

engine oil leak

play in o/s/f of steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2009 100,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front side lamps loose

engine oil leak

o/s/f anti-roll bar link top bush split

play in o/s/f of steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,138 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 93,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 81,813 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 81,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,412 miles

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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N507 SMX is a 2005 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N507 SMX, 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.

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What year was N507 SMX registered?

N507 SMX is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is N507 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N507 SMX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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