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W538 RGU

2000 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,518 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 104,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,762 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,388 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,481 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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W538 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W538 RGU, 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 W538 RGU registered?

W538 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W538 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 RGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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