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R290 HBA

2008 Nissan Caravan

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,030 mi
Last recorded184,030 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Caravan119,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 HBA
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 184,030 miles

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

Front heat shield loose.

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

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

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

Repaired/heavily undersealed.

Fail 22 Oct 2025 183,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 175,451 miles

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

vehicle has been under body sealed

Pass 4 Oct 2023 172,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 166,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 160,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 153,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats removed

Fail 31 Jan 2020 149,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats removed

Pass 1 Feb 2019 147,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 146,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,702 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 143,699 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 137,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 137,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,716 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 131,715 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre cut

Pass 26 Sep 2012 125,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 117,924 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 117,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,029 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 111,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,318 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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R290 HBA is a 2008 Nissan Caravan in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 119,822 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 R290 HBA, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R290 HBA is a 2008 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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