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Y503 LCS

2001 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,105 mi
Last recorded165,105 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 LCS
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 165,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 165,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all patch repairs must be seem welded

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 144,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 18 May 2012 143,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 118,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 118,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 95,659 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 95,659 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2009 70,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 56,432 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 56,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,484 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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Y503 LCS is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y503 LCS, 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 Y503 LCS registered?

Y503 LCS is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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