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X946 MAB

2000 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,439 mi
Last recorded123,439 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Serena86,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 MAB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 123,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced @56% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

under side of body and chassic rail corroded and rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Front Slight corrosion around suspension arm bush

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,481 miles

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

fuel leak off pipes leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2014 158,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear shock absorber bushes perrished

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 7 Nov 2014 15,894 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear shock absorber bushes perrished

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 8 Nov 2013 146,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 146,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside doors & nearside front wing damaged

offside rear door & wing damaged

rear windscreen damaged

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Fail 1 Oct 2012 111,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front & rear doors damaged

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside front wing damaged

offside rear door & rear wing damaged

rear windscreen damaged

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,716 miles

brake discs wearing,cuts in tyres+tyres wearing on edges,body panels damaged,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+floor+other chassis members,rear lights cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,712 miles

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

brake discs wearing,cuts in tyres+tyres wearing on edges,body panels damaged,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+floor+other chassis members,rear lights cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,937 miles

various body damaged,slight play in steering+joints,brake discs wearing,chassis members+panels+f/crossmember corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 106,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

various body damaged,slight play in steering+joints,brake discs wearing,chassis members+panels+f/crossmember corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 102,504 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 102,489 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

body work in poor codition

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 91,468 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,478 miles

most of the vehicles brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,210 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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X946 MAB is a 2000 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X946 MAB, 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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X946 MAB is a 2000 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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