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P590 RBP

2008 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,138 mi
Last recorded155,138 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Nissan Serena106,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 RBP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 155,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front brake hose chaffing on suspension bracket o/s front brake hose bulging (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 155,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 142,430 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside & Nearside Front Steering Tie Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 142,430 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside & Nearside Front Steering Tie Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 127,680 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 127,680 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 123,870 miles

advise all four shock absorbers

Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,032 miles

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

power steering heavy

Fail 15 Sep 2011 101,032 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

power steering heavy

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,458 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 84,308 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 58,241 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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P590 RBP is a 2008 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 106,556 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 P590 RBP, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P590 RBP is a 2008 Nissan Serena, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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