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Y998 WBP

2001 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

105,084 mi
Last recorded105,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 WBP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,084 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheels rough when rotated (suspect rear axle)

centre stop light not working

drivers front door check strap worn

exhaust system corroded

offside front wiper slightly smeary

Fail 21 Apr 2015 105,084 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear wheels rough when rotated (suspect rear axle)

centre stop light not working

drivers front door check strap worn

exhaust system corroded

offside front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 9 May 2014 99,559 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both lower sills damaged due to incorrect jacking

corrosion on both front chassis out riggers.rear chassis, rear chassis box section and front crossmember

corrosion on brake pipes to laden valve

engine oil leaks evident

rear suspension leaf spring rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement yet

slight play in both steering track rod arms

Fail 8 May 2014 99,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both lower sills damaged due to incorrect jacking

corrosion on both front chassis out riggers.rear chassis, rear chassis box section and front crossmember

corrosion on brake pipes to laden valve

engine oil leaks evident

rear suspension leaf spring rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement yet

slight play in both steering track rod arms

Pass 17 May 2013 93,367 miles

both nearside and offside lower sills have been crushed due to being jacked up incorrectly(strong advise)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit(strong advise)

engine and gearbox oil stained

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear light cluster cracked

scratch on front screen not affecting view to road(strong advise)

slight corrosion on both inner sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes to laden valve

slight corrosion on offside front chassis/ out rigger

slight corrosion on rear chassis

slight play in steering track rods

Fail 15 May 2013 93,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

both nearside and offside lower sills have been crushed due to being jacked up incorrectly(strong advise)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit(strong advise)

engine and gearbox oil stained

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear light cluster cracked

scratch on front screen not affecting view to road(strong advise)

slight corrosion on both inner sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes to laden valve

slight corrosion on offside front chassis/ out rigger

slight corrosion on rear chassis

slight play in steering track rods

Pass 21 May 2012 86,270 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 86,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 78,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 78,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 70,627 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 70,627 miles

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

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

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

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack end bush

Pass 18 May 2009 63,376 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 30 May 2008 56,891 miles

both front brake flexihoses perished

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall and starting to wear low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn and perishing

slight corrosion on nearside front floorpan

Fail 30 May 2008 56,891 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front brake flexihoses perished

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall and starting to wear low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn and perishing

slight corrosion on nearside front floorpan

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer sill have been damaged (crushed) by incorrect jacking or lifting

drivers door catches the wing when opened

drivers door mirror outer casing insecure

front no. plate cracked

rear occasional seats folded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2007 49,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer sills have been damaged ( crushed) by incorrect jacking or lifting

drivers door catches the wing when opened

drivers door mirror outer casing insecure

front no. plate cracked

occasional seats folded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front No. plate cracked

n/s/f headlamp aim a little low

rear wiper blade split badly

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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Y998 WBP is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Blue 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 Y998 WBP, 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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Y998 WBP is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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