Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Mobility Criterion. Each example carries a MR20DD engine, a automatic gearbox, and front-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
This Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000803, all granted on the Mobility Criterion, supported by 2 Model Report Entries (MREs) MRE-000790 and MRE-000811 from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from May 2005 to Feb 2025.
Why qualified — Mobility Criterion. The SEVS Mobility Criterion applies to vehicles designed, factory-built, or appropriately modified (including by approved post-manufacture providers) to accommodate users with reduced mobility — for example wheelchair access, hand controls or transfer seats. Eligibility is build-specific and granted on the basis of the documented features on the approval.
How Carbarn runs this import. We source 11/2022 to 2/2025 examples through approved Japanese auction houses, verify build and condition sheets before bidding, and handle every downstream step on your behalf — international freight, Australian customs entry, biosecurity inspection, and the full SEVS compliance program at our Sydney workshop. Final delivery includes paperwork for state registration.
Specifications coveredEligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down - and occupant restraint systemPetrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE eligible6 passenger seats as original equipment required
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
3 phases6–10 weeks
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Auction Selection & Strategy
0-2 Weeks
Carbarn narrows down candidate vehicles by model, year range, budget, auction grade, mileage, and condition, then arranges a pre-bid physical inspection where the auction format allows.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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Vehicle Secured in Japan
Immediate
Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.
No PaymentNo payment due in this stage
Shipping Invoice Includes
Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges
Compliance Invoice Includes
Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required
Complete Import Guide
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The Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2022-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down - and occupant restraint system. Petrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE eligible. 6 passenger seats as original equipment required, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
Model Code
C28
Year Range
2022-2025
Eligibility
Is the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 eligible for import to Australia?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2022-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down - and occupant restraint system. Petrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE eligible. 6 passenger seats as original equipment required, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
Which SEVS approval covers the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
The SEVS number for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 is SEV-000803. 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.
For which production years can the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 be imported?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 is eligible across the 2022-2025 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.
Estimated Price
How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3.5+ and odometer within 0-80,000km, then matched to the approved build range.
What's the going Japan auction price for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 has averaged about ¥3,200,000 JPY ($28,569 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.
What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 landed estimate bundles the auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, international freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and the compliance package — so you see the transparent landed cost before any bid is placed.
Auction & Bidding
Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
Carbarn will bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 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.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 whenever the auction allows it, and always shares auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before bidding. Note that the Japanese auction format does not permit pre-purchase test drives.
Do I set my own bid limit on the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
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.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
A refundable deposit of $4,464 AUD secures bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28. The deposit is fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you pull out before any bid has been placed on your behalf.
Timeline & Shipping
How long does it take to import the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 from Japan?
Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.
What are the next steps once the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 is purchased at auction?
Once your bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 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.
Compliance & Registration
What's the VIA process for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
For the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28, Carbarn assesses the vehicle documents and lodges the VIA application before shipping where required. The vehicle must have valid import approval before it can proceed through Australian compliance, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
How does Carbarn complete compliance for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
Carbarn completes compliance for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.
What compliance package price applies to the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28?
The estimated compliance package for the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 is $1,540. The vehicle must meet applicable Australian Design Rules and compliance requirements. If tyres, repairs, modifications, or other required items are needed, they are quoted separately before work proceeds.
Warranty & Delivery
Is warranty included on a Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 bought at auction?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.
When is the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 ready for delivery?
Delivery of the Nissan Serena Lifecare C28 happens after the vehicle arrives in Sydney and completes workshop compliance, the AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment. Pickup, transport, and registration-ready paperwork are arranged once it's compliance-complete.
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