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Y483 VBP

2001 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,314 mi
Last recorded173,314 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 VBP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 173,314 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 173,312 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 159,711 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 147,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 147,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 134,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 120,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,836 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,749 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake high.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,749 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake high.

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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Y483 VBP is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y483 VBP, 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 Y483 VBP registered?

Y483 VBP is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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