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W508 FDT

2000 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,196 mi
Last recorded85,196 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 FDT
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,196 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,936 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,217 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 66,160 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2008 66,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,503 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 51,423 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 51,423 miles

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

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

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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W508 FDT is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W508 FDT, 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 W508 FDT registered?

W508 FDT is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W508 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W508 FDT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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