2003 Nissan Serena 2.0L Petrol · LO52 AAV

The roadworthiness of this Nissan Serena appears currently stable, though the history indicates a period of significant inconsistency. The most recent test on August 4, 2023 at 133,852 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle was not retested immediately following its previous pass. This follows a problematic period in August 2022 where the vehicle failed three consecutive tests within a four-day window before finally passing at 128,254 miles. The vehicle has covered 133,852 miles over twelve years, averaging approximately 11,154 miles per annum. This aligns with typical usage for an MPV of this age. There is a notable two-year gap between the August 2020 test at 112,004 miles and the August 2022 tests at 128,224 miles. During this interval, the vehicle covered over 16,000 miles. The sudden cluster of failures in 2022 suggests that maintenance intervals or component wear had reached a critical point simultaneously, requiring urgent intervention to maintain roadworthiness standards. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. While the 2022 failures did not list specific mechanical defects in the summary provided, recurring failures often mask common wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake components that were rectified between the tests. Given the high mileage and age, the structural integrity of the chassis should be scrutinized for corrosion, particularly around the sills and sub mounting points. Checking for any signs of fluid leaks or uneven wear on the tyres is essential to ensure the mechanical issues that caused the three consecutive failures in 2022 have been permanently resolved rather than merely patched.