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N405 PFB

1996 Nissan Caravan

Grey Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 PFB
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 151,184 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,167 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 146,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 143,989 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 147,196 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded/holed

Nearside Rear light lenses damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear outer lens discoloured

Offside headlight glass damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded

diesel fuel leak from pump area

Fail 20 Oct 2015 147,196 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe by n/s rear spring (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight twist in hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded/holed

Nearside Rear light lenses damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear outer lens discoloured

Offside headlight glass damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded

diesel fuel leak from pump area

Pass 6 Oct 2014 126,152 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

o/s headlight glass damaged

o/s rear aluminium block between rear axle and rear road spring corroded /cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2014 126,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

o/s headlight glass damaged

o/s rear aluminium block between rear axle and rear road spring corroded /cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 103,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 93,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 77,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,646 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,599 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 60,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,599 miles

Advise slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints.

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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N405 PFB is a 1996 Nissan Caravan in Grey with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N405 PFB, 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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N405 PFB is a 1996 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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