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W61 LYA

2000 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,261 mi
Last recorded167,261 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 LYA
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 167,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 154,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 147,804 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 139,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,068 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 130,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 125,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 125,332 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,054 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 120,054 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,946 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 111,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,528 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 98,839 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,839 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,470 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 91,470 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,229 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 82,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,780 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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W61 LYA is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W61 LYA, 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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W61 LYA is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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