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N789 FKJ

2002 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,068 mi
Last recorded170,068 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 FKJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 170,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rust appearing on drivers door hinge

rust appearing underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2009 170,355 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion appearing to off side outter sill

oil light on

slight play in near side and off side of rack

Pass 13 May 2008 161,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

near side outer sill damaged

Fail 13 May 2008 161,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

near side outer sill damaged

Pass 14 May 2007 144,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 125,044 miles

near side front indicator lens

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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N789 FKJ is a 2002 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 116,831 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 N789 FKJ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N789 FKJ is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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