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L253 MDP

2002 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 MDP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,952 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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L253 MDP is a 2002 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L253 MDP, 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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What year was L253 MDP registered?

L253 MDP is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is L253 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 MDP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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