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Y468 BBA

2001 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 BBA
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,456 miles

Front crossmember corroded, not within prescribed area

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rearmost seats folded, unable to check rearmost belts

Fail 16 Oct 2015 120,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded acroos rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wishbone bush rear mounting, not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember, near shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front crossmember corroded, not within prescribed area

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rearmost seats folded, unable to check rearmost belts

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 103,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,733 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,226 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,567 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,026 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,026 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,445 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,444 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,543 miles

slight play offside ball joint,slight perish both front flexi brake pipes.

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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Y468 BBA is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y468 BBA, 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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Y468 BBA is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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