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R195 TAC

1998 Nissan Caravan

White Diesel 3159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Caravan103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 TAC
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,159cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 134,457 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 125,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH / D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s behind rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 120,733 miles

exhaust corroded

high travel on parking brake

Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 112,478 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 112,475 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,272 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,829 miles

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,219 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,703 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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R195 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Caravan in White with a 3,159cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R195 TAC, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R195 TAC registered?

R195 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R195 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 TAC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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