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Nissan Serena buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Nissan Serena costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 57 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€16,950€9,000–€23,950 for most
For sale now570% diesel
First-time NCT pass (2017)64%average for its age: 64%
In short: the Nissan Serena does about average at the NCT (64% pass), has one costly weak spot to check (cvt automatic whine / judder), its most common engine usually lasts about 300k km.

Used Nissan Serena prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2019€18,950103k km8
2018€19,950108k km6
2017€17,900124k km15
2016€14,800113k km5
2015€13,500154k km6

Nissan Serena NCT pass rate

How often Nissan Serenas pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

YearPass first timeAll cars that age
201954%74%
201859%67%
201764%64%
201660%55%
201556%53%
201461%51%
201344%46%
201238%42%

Most common reasons a 2017 Nissan Serena fails: wheels & tyres (26% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (14% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (12% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (4% of tests).

Common Nissan Serena problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

CVT automatic whine / judder · €1,200–€3,000

Listen for whining as speed rises and any surge or judder pulling away.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
2.0 Hybrid~300k km~€27018

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts for the Nissan Serena

Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils

Before you buy a used Nissan Serena

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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