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Y397 VBE

2001 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,233 mi
Last recorded113,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 VBE
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 113,233 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 113,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,158 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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Y397 VBE is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y397 VBE, 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 Y397 VBE registered?

Y397 VBE is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y397 VBE safe to buy?

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