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X981 FLF

2001 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,897 mi
Last recorded115,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 FLF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,897 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 115,887 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 May 2011 94,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on front crossmember.

Corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis outriggers.

Corrosion on nearside front suspension spring.

Corrosion on rear of chassis.

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

Nearside and offside sills have dents in them.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slighht play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Slight corrosion on exhaust.

Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel when spun.

Small cut in offside front tyre tread.

Small fray in nearside front seat belt.

Some rust on steering u.j.

Unable to see front brake pad thickness.

Pass 31 May 2011 94,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on front crossmember.

Corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis outriggers.

Corrosion on nearside front suspension spring.

Corrosion on rear of chassis.

Nearside and offside sills have dents in them.

Slighht play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Slight corrosion on exhaust.

Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel when spun.

Small cut in offside front tyre tread.

Small fray in nearside front seat belt.

Some rust on steering u.j.

Unable to see front brake pad thickness.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat in o/s/r not allowing full inspection of belt

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,994 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,182 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 55,182 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,843 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 45,843 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,510 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,510 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X981 FLF is a 2001 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 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 X981 FLF, 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 X981 FLF registered?

X981 FLF is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X981 FLF safe to buy?

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