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Y258 LGY

2001 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,579 mi
Last recorded89,579 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 LGY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,579 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,558 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 83,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,693 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,693 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,028 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,240 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,240 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,920 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,537 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,403 miles

engine coolant level low

nearside front flexi brake pipe perishing

offside front flexi brake pipe perishing

offside rear back plate damp possible half shaft oil seal leaking

play in offside front steering arm

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2008 64,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine coolant level low

nearside front flexi brake pipe perishing

offside front flexi brake pipe perishing

offside rear back plate damp possible half shaft oil seal leaking

play in offside front steering arm

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2006 58,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 58,611 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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Y258 LGY is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y258 LGY, 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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Y258 LGY is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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