Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 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 NC28 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. 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 eligible
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
Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.
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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Yes. The Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2022-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down - and occupant restraint system. Petrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE eligible. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
NC28
Year Range
2022-2025
Eligibility
Can the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 be imported to Australia under SEVS?
Yes. The Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2022-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down - and occupant restraint system. Petrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE eligible. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What SEVS reference applies to the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
The SEVS number for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 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.
What build-date range of the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 is approved for import?
Imports are approved for Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 vehicles built in the 2022-2025 window. Carbarn cross-checks model code, build date, and variant against the approval to confirm compliance and reduce approval risk before bidding.
Estimated Price
What goes into the estimated landed price for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
The estimated landed price is calculated using market-verified Japan auction sales data from last 90 days. We apply a quality benchmark of minimum auction grade 3.5+, an odometer range of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28.
What is the typical Japan auction price for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 has averaged about ¥2,750,000 JPY ($24,552 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 NC28 landed cost?
The estimated landed cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 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
Can Carbarn bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 for me in Japan?
Yes — we bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 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.
Will Carbarn check the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 before bidding?
Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 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.
Who decides the maximum bid for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
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
What deposit secures a bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
To start bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28, the auction deposit is $2,678 AUD. It's refundable if no vehicle is secured and refundable if you decide not to proceed before a bid is placed.
Timeline & Shipping
What's the expected timeline to import the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
Plan for around 6-10 weeks end-to-end. That window covers auction selection and purchase, VIA application and approval, vessel booking and transit, arrival in Sydney, compliance work, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final preparation for handover.
What are the next steps once the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 is purchased at auction?
After the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 is won, Carbarn handles the next stages end-to-end: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, ocean transit to Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation — with progress updates at each step.
Compliance & Registration
How is import approval handled for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
For the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28, 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.
What's involved in compliance work for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
Compliance for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 is completed through Carbarn's compliance process after arrival. This may include workshop compliance work, required documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and registration-ready support for Australian road use.
How much does compliance cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
The estimated compliance package for the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 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
What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 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 can the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 be handed over?
Once the Nissan Serena Lifecare NC28 arrives in Sydney and has passed compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment, it's ready for handover. Carbarn coordinates delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support at that point.
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