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W749 PRP

2000 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 PRP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,825 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 121,825 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,470 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 119,469 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 115,569 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,675 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

both outter seals damaged.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,666 miles

front tyres worn outside edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 102,663 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres worn outside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 84,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 78,110 miles

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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W749 PRP is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W749 PRP, 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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W749 PRP is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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