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W197 KCP

2001 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,270 mi
Last recorded150,270 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 KCP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 150,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both inner sill shows rust

Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,208 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 142,356 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 142,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 136,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,993 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 128,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,066 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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W197 KCP is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,480cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,845 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 W197 KCP, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W197 KCP is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is W197 KCP safe to buy?

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