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R959 BYA

2008 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,634 mi
Last recorded62,634 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Nissan Serena106,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 BYA
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REARMOST SEATS REMOVED

Fail 11 Mar 2013 62,633 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REARMOST SEATS REMOVED

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,015 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in steering rack

Fail 31 May 2011 46,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 38,312 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 27,061 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 28 May 2009 27,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,270 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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R959 BYA is a 2008 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R959 BYA, 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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What year was R959 BYA registered?

R959 BYA is a 2008 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is R959 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 BYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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