Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 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 FC28 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000803, granted on the Mobility Criterion and valid until 05 Mar 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000790 (Category MA, issued by 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. Carbarn handles every stage of the journey: auction-sheet verification, bidding with your approval, ocean freight, customs and biosecurity clearance, and full SEVS-compliant rectification at our Sydney workshop. Once verified by an Approved Vehicle Verifier, the vehicle is entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles and delivered with documentation suitable for state registration.
Specifications coveredEligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint systemPetrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE
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
Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection where possible before a bid is placed.
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
Carbarn lodges the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vehicle ships from Japan.
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 FC28 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, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
Model Code
FC28
Year Range
2022-2025
Eligibility
Can the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 be imported to Australia under SEVS?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 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, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
What is the SEVS number for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
SEVS reference SEV-000803 applies to the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28. It identifies the published import-eligibility pathway on the Rover register. Confirm build year, variant and model code before bidding to avoid mismatch with the approval.
Which build years of the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 are eligible?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 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 FC28?
Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3.5+ or better, an odometer band of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range of the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28.
What's the going Japan auction price for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 has averaged about ¥3,050,000 JPY ($27,230 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.
Which line items make up the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 landed cost?
The estimated landed cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 includes the average auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance package. The estimate is designed to show a transparent landed cost before bidding.
Auction & Bidding
Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
Yes — we bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 on your behalf at Japanese auctions, but only after your written approval and only within the budget cap you've agreed. Where possible we arrange pre-bid inspection and share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 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.
Can I choose my maximum bid for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 is placed, Carbarn confirms your budget and maximum bid in writing, then bids only within that limit. If the lot exceeds your range, we let it go.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
The refundable auction deposit for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 is $4,464 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.
Timeline & Shipping
How long until the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 is ready for delivery?
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 FC28 is purchased at auction?
Once the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 is secured in Japan, Carbarn manages the next stages: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, shipping to Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. You receive updates throughout the process.
Compliance & Registration
What's the VIA process for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
For the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28, document assessment and the VIA application are handled by Carbarn ahead of shipping. The VIA must be granted before the vehicle proceeds through Australian compliance, AVV verification, and RAV entry.
How does Carbarn complete compliance for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.
How much does compliance cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
The estimated compliance package for the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 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 FC28 bought at auction?
An auction-sourced Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 doesn't come with the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty, but a 5-year extended warranty may be available if the vehicle is eligible. Eligibility is confirmed before delivery based on age, condition, and provider criteria.
At what point can I take delivery of the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28?
Delivery of the Nissan Serena Lifecare FC28 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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