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Y686 AFV

2001 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 AFV
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,065 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear chassis rails heavily corroded

front cross member corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear stop light bulb holder corroded

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,065 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all rear chassis rails heavily corroded

front cross member corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear stop light bulb holder corroded

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 14 May 2015 42,558 miles

Advise general corrosion under side rear.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 42,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Advise general corrosion under side rear.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 36,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 May 2014 36,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,205 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 31,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 29,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 29,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 25,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 25,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs rusty

Fail 11 May 2010 22,756 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 22,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 18,359 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 May 2009 18,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2008 13,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2007 11,129 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 11,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,966 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 8,966 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 8,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y686 AFV is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 Y686 AFV, 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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Y686 AFV is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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