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V538 HFS

2000 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,367 mi
Last recorded108,367 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 HFS
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 108,367 miles

welding inspected as well as possible

Fail 7 Apr 2014 108,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,504 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 99,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,682 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2010 78,878 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,450 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,714 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,714 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fluid leaking from slave cyl

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,811 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking & damaged on wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,485 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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V538 HFS is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 86,415 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 V538 HFS, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V538 HFS registered?

V538 HFS is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V538 HFS safe to buy?

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