Nissan Serena HC27 Import to Australia

Yes — the Nissan Serena HC27 is approved for import across the 2016-2021 build range under Eligible as hybrid with HR12DE or MR20DD engine codes. 2WD and 4WD drivetrain eligible. Odometer must be under 80,000 km. Lifecare variant with swivel out disability seat eligible. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

The SEVS number for the Nissan Serena HC27 is SEV-000975, SEV-000974, SEV-000802. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.

Imports are approved for Nissan Serena HC27 vehicles built in the 2016-2021 window. Carbarn cross-checks model code, build date, and variant against the approval to confirm compliance and reduce approval risk before bidding.

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Nissan Serena HC27, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Nissan Serena HC27 at around ¥2,300,000 JPY (~$20,306 AUD) on average. Expect variation based on auction grade, kilometres, options, and demand at the time of sale.

For the Nissan Serena HC27, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.

Carbarn will bid on the Nissan Serena HC27 for you at Japan auctions, after your approval and within your agreed bid cap. We share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid, and arrange a pre-bid physical inspection when the auction format allows.

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Nissan Serena HC27. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.

Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.

The refundable auction deposit for the Nissan Serena HC27 is $2,648 AUD. It is required before bidding starts, fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you decide not to proceed before any bid is placed.

The full import process usually takes 6-10 weeks. This includes auction selection, vehicle purchase, VIA approval, vessel booking, secure international transit, arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final delivery preparation.

Once your bid on the Nissan Serena HC27 is successful, Carbarn moves through VIA application, vessel booking, shipping, customs and biosecurity, workshop compliance, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep. We send progress updates throughout.

Carbarn reviews the documents for the Nissan Serena HC27 and submits the VIA application before the vehicle ships from Japan. Valid import approval must be in place before the vehicle can enter Australian compliance, the AVV inspection, and RAV listing.

Carbarn completes compliance for the Nissan Serena HC27 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

Compliance for the Nissan Serena HC27 is estimated at $1,540. The package covers required work to meet Australian Design Rules. Any tyres, additional repairs, modifications, or extra items are quoted separately and confirmed before work proceeds.

Auction-sourced vehicles do not include the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty. A 5-year extended warranty may be available for eligible vehicles. Warranty eligibility is confirmed before delivery and depends on the vehicle, age, condition, and warranty provider criteria.

The Nissan Serena HC27 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.