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P816 AKG

1997 Nissan Caravan

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,906 mi
Last recorded230,906 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Caravan117,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 AKG
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 230,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 230,906 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 223,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 223,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to comp valve x2 and 1 from valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back quarter backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear quarter backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 215,859 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 215,859 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 206,976 miles

Hand brake efficiency reading low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight travel on brake pedal

Slight travel on parking brake

Pass 26 Jun 2018 193,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 184,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 172,627 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 160,537 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 155,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 147,848 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 139,961 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 127,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 123,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,071 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 116,027 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 115,947 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P816 AKG is a 1997 Nissan Caravan in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P816 AKG, 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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P816 AKG is a 1997 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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