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W856 ETW

2000 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 ETW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 109,231 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,749 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,703 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,702 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,890 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 87,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,794 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 76,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,140 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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W856 ETW is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Black 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 W856 ETW, 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 W856 ETW registered?

W856 ETW is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W856 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 ETW 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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