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W857 JJW

2000 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,710 mi
Last recorded117,710 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 JJW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,710 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake caution light on

cooling fan runs constantly

Fail 8 Sep 2012 117,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake caution light on

cooling fan runs constantly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,892 miles

lsight play in o/s steering arm

slight corroson on metal brake pipes out of load sensing valve

Fail 5 Jul 2011 109,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

lsight play in o/s steering arm

slight corroson on metal brake pipes out of load sensing valve

Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,570 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Spare tyre defective

chassis rear of seats heavy rust

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,216 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 92,216 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,839 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 73,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise oil leak on engine.

advise rear brake pipes corroded.

advise rear shocker bushes worn.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear brake pipes corroded.

advise rear shocker bushes cracking.

advise rear spring bushes worn.

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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W857 JJW is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Red 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 W857 JJW, 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 W857 JJW registered?

W857 JJW is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W857 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W857 JJW 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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