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X473 MGB

2001 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,334 mi
Last recorded76,334 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 MGB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,334 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre rear seat belt starting to fray

Fail 10 Jul 2009 76,328 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre rear seat belt starting to fray

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,702 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 64,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 58,227 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 58,130 miles

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

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

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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X473 MGB is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X473 MGB, 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 X473 MGB registered?

X473 MGB is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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