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Y263 UPY

2001 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 UPY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear floors, chassis, inner and outer sills and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear floors, chassis, inner and outer sills and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,369 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 100,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,146 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,140 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and rear sill slightly damged

nearside front outer tyre side wall worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,735 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 83,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,935 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,170 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 80,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 75,701 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,701 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,965 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,924 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,442 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 59,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y263 UPY is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y263 UPY, 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 Y263 UPY registered?

Y263 UPY is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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