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P396 UFM

1997 Nissan Caravan

Silver Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,376 mi
Last recorded178,376 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Caravan117,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 UFM
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 178,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s plastic skirt insecure

n/s+o/s front tyre edges wearing

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Dec 2013 178,365 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s plastic skirt insecure

n/s+o/s front tyre edges wearing

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 165,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 165,953 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 159,453 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 147,498 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 147,498 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 137,846 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 137,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 130,187 miles

decel test carried out

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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P396 UFM is a 1997 Nissan Caravan in Silver with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P396 UFM, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P396 UFM registered?

P396 UFM is a 1997 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P396 UFM safe to buy?

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