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X398 AHO

2000 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,283 mi
Last recorded125,283 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 AHO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 125,283 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both sills damaged

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

engine wet with oil

offside mirror glass secured with tape

offside tail light lens damaged

rear wiper blade split

under body, sills, suspension, floor pans etc heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,023 miles

Nearside mirror glass insecure

jacking damage to vehicle sills

slight corrosion to all areas of underbody . vehicle subject of previous welding repairs

Fail 23 Sep 2015 123,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror glass insecure

earth lead loose under vehicle

jacking damage to vehicle sills

slight corrosion to all areas of underbody . vehicle subject of previous welding repairs

Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,290 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

both sills damaged

brake pipes corroded

inside of bonnet heavily corroded

underbody, sills, suspension, floor pans etc heavily corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 118,288 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

both sills damaged

brake pipes corroded

inside of bonnet heavily corroded

underbody, sills, suspension, floor pans etc heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,998 miles

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

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

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

outer sills to floor pan damaged by jacking

underbody corrosion

vehicle subject of previous welding repairs

Pass 17 Sep 2012 109,194 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery inscure

nearside and offside front and rear sills damaged

offside front tyre perished

underbody, suspention etc corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 102,592 miles

clutch pipe rusted

offside headlamp lens holed

radiator support lower panel rusted and previous welding repair

slight corrosion to areas of underbody and suspension components not excessive

slight corrosion to brake pipes

welding repair carried out to nearside front jacking point

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,499 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

offside headlamp lens holed

Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,499 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

offside headlamp lens holed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,495 miles

front brake pads worn

slight corrosion to underbody and brake pads

Pass 13 Oct 2007 78,694 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,118 miles

exhaust rusted

front b rake discs worn

rear number plate is starting to deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 69,594 miles

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

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

brake warning light staying on

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2006 69,073 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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

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

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

brake worning light on the dash

rear plate is delaminating

Pass 9 Aug 2005 57,438 miles

10% imbalance on front brakes

offside front tyre worn / spare tyre 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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X398 AHO is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X398 AHO, 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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X398 AHO is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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