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V918 LJN

2000 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 LJN
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer OBLIGATORY MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,737 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 61,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,519 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,042 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 41,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 39,678 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2019 39,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,800 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,873 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 25,873 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 211,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,941 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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V918 LJN is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 V918 LJN, 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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V918 LJN is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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