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W488 REW

2000 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,584 mi
Last recorded89,584 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 REW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

the front passenger seat belt hasnt been fully inspected due to child seat being fitted to it

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,645 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 76,171 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 76,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,041 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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W488 REW is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W488 REW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W488 REW registered?

W488 REW is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W488 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 REW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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