2007 Nissan Serena 2.0L Petrol · LP57 BWN

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a clear trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in April 2024 at 85,396 miles, it did so with a heavy list of advisories that mirrored the failures from just nine days prior. The trend is worsening in terms of component neglect, as multiple mechanical issues like suspension wear and brake corrosion have remained flagged across several years without being addressed until they reached a critical point of failure. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 85,396 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. However, the data suggests significant periods of inactivity or deferred maintenance. For instance, the vehicle covered only 1,007 miles between March 2023 and April 2024. This low usage pattern likely explains the state of the rubber-based components, such as the perishing tyres and worn bushes noted in the 2024 records, which degrade due to age and exposure rather than mechanical mileage. A prospective buyer must focus heavily on the front suspension assembly, as the suspension arm pins and bushes have been flagged as worn since at least March 2022 and remain problematic through 2024. The braking system shows signs of neglect, with pitted and scored discs on both front wheels indicating the vehicle likely sits for long periods, allowing corrosion to build. The 2024 failure regarding the supplementary restraint system is also a critical safety concern that must be verified as rectified to ensure the airbag system is fully functional. Physical inspection should also target the condition of all four tyres, as the record shows recurring cracking, cutting, and wear reaching the legal limit. Given the history of parking brake efficiency failures and adjustment issues noted in 2022, a thorough test of the handbrake mechanism is essential. The vehicle's history suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT tester, which increases the likelihood that other undocumented mechanical issues exist.