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V155 YBW

1999 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Serena87,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 57,673 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 56,483 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 inner wing and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 inner wing and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 inner wing and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 inner wing and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,717 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 54,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,091 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x two (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,930 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,609 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,757 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 19,398 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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V155 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 87,015 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 V155 YBW, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V155 YBW registered?

V155 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V155 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V155 YBW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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