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BP51 VPF

2002 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,588 mi
Last recorded123,588 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VPF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,588 miles

centre brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slight blow & deteriorating need changing soon

n/s/f & o/s/f disces corroded need changing soon

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r & cross member corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded

old repairs o/k day of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

centre brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slight blow & deteriorating need changing soon

n/s/f & o/s/f disces corroded need changing soon

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r & cross member corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded

old repairs o/k day of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 26 Apr 2016 121,290 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres need checking soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 15 Apr 2016 121,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fuse (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb & fuse (1.3.2b)

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres need checking soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 17 Apr 2015 119,249 miles

centre & rear brake pipes slight corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f disces corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres need check soon

Fail 17 Apr 2015 119,249 miles

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

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

centre & rear brake pipes slight corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f disces corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres need check soon

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 117,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,736 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front discs slight corrosion

n/s/r spring hanger bushs slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2013 114,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s and o/s front discs slight corrosion

n/s/r spring hanger bushs slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 108,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in near side front headlamp

front brake discs slightly pitted both

Fail 7 Oct 2010 102,328 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in near side front headlamp

front brake discs slightly pitted both

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

childs seat insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2009 90,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

childs seat insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2008 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,772 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 65,489 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 50,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BP51 VPF is a 2002 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 116,831 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 BP51 VPF, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP51 VPF is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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