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F821 FPW

1989 Nissan Caravan

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

252,889 mi
Last recorded252,889 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 FPW
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 252,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 245,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 235,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Gaiter also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Gaiter also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 223,467 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 223,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 204,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rearward facing seat in accommodation area of van missing right hand side seat belt ()

Spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Aug 2021 204,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Faulty valve, tyre has no air ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 201,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 201,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre flat. Valve split, perished

Pass 21 Jun 2018 199,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Nissan Caravan?

Based on 1,835 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,686
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
fog lamp not working 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
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F821 FPW is a 1989 Nissan Caravan in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Nissan Caravan fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F821 FPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 37 years old, this Nissan Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F821 FPW registered?

F821 FPW is a 1989 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 18 February 1989.

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