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X109 VUD

2001 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

152,000 mi
Last recorded152,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX109 VUD
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 152,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 147,660 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 147,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 143,491 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 143,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,673 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 18 Sep 2012 136,673 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 17 Oct 2011 126,761 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,283 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs worn

nsf and osf lower arm mount areas slight corrosion

nsr wheel stiff when rotated

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Oct 2010 115,283 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs worn

nsf and osf lower arm mount areas slight corrosion

nsr wheel stiff when rotated

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Oct 2009 105,711 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 105,711 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,133 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2008 95,133 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 77,311 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,011 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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X109 VUD is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,845 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 X109 VUD, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X109 VUD registered?

X109 VUD is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X109 VUD safe to buy?

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