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YH08 MSE

2008 Nissan Serena

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,943 mi
Last recorded132,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Serena106,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MSE
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 132,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 125,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 120,240 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 120,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,678 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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YH08 MSE is a 2008 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 106,556 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 YH08 MSE, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 MSE registered?

YH08 MSE is a 2008 Nissan Serena, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is YH08 MSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 MSE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH08 MSE have outstanding finance?

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