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N306 RAP

1996 Nissan Caravan

Bronze Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 RAP
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 133,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 132,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,847 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 132,823 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,220 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 131,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 127,652 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 123,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 123,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,905 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 111,817 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 100,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 100,386 miles

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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N306 RAP is a 1996 Nissan Caravan in Bronze with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N306 RAP, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N306 RAP registered?

N306 RAP is a 1996 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N306 RAP safe to buy?

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