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W846 VKE

2000 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,848 mi
Last recorded81,848 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW846 VKE
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 81,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brakes noisy / squeal inoperation??

near side rear outer sliding door guide runner corroded

rear suspension road spring link ball joints squeak inoperation

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

off side rear road spring link joint gaiter perished / split slightly

radiator lower support panel corroded

rear brake shoes noisy inoperation / squeal

rear suspension creaks / squeaks

Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,073 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

off side rear road spring link joint gaiter perished / split slightly

radiator lower support panel corroded

rear brake shoes noisy inoperation / squeal

rear suspension creaks / squeaks

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,843 miles

centre exhaust brackett broken

slight leak power steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust brackett broken

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,649 miles

Nearside headlight plug needs renewing Rear exhaust pipe bracket insucure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,573 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front door check bracket slightly insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,567 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake shoes noisy inoperation / squeal

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,059 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f brake disc inside edge slight surface rust not pitted to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,478 miles

battery suspect /holding charge

off side front door check bracket to A post insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

off side front door check bracket to A post insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,986 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery acid corrosion slightly

off side front door check/ slightly insecure too A post panel

off side front fog lamp inoperative

off side rear brake noisy.squeals inoperation

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,178 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side front brake binds slightly

near side front tyre treads 2-4mm †rear tyre treads 2-3mm

off side front fog lamp inoperative

off side frront door check bracket too A post frame insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,660 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 51,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

off side front door A post,door check bracket insecure/un-welded.

rear brakes shoes noisy inoperation.

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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W846 VKE is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W846 VKE, 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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W846 VKE is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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