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N819 BCH

2005 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 BCH
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 109,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Dec 2015 109,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 109,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Centre row (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,732 miles

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,733 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 109,732 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,732 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion where not plastic coated

inner sills and chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2012 109,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 109,725 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,031 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 109,029 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,758 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 98,758 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 86,133 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 74,126 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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N819 BCH is a 2005 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 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 N819 BCH, 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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N819 BCH is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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