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Y194 FCE

2001 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,041 mi
Last recorded44,041 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 FCE
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,041 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,041 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 155,862 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 15,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 819 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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Y194 FCE is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y194 FCE, 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 Y194 FCE registered?

Y194 FCE is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y194 FCE safe to buy?

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