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N53 CDP

2007 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Nissan Serena112,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 CDP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 138,500 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Under body component slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 138,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Under body component slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 135,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 132,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

presenter adviced

Pass 3 Mar 2014 128,924 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presenter adviced

Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,814 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 124,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 119,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

presenter adviced

Fail 4 Feb 2012 118,942 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 105,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,823 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 96,811 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,416 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 91,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N53 CDP is a 2007 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 112,458 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 N53 CDP, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N53 CDP registered?

N53 CDP is a 2007 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is N53 CDP safe to buy?

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