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R36 WFJ

2009 Nissan Caravan

White Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

200,955 mi
Last recorded200,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Caravan181,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 WFJ
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 200,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not considered prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner siil area not considered prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 200,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing and wiper arm (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not considered prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner siil area not considered prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 191,619 miles

both inner sills o/s n/s look rustys

eml on

Fail 11 Jul 2022 191,617 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills o/s n/s look rustys

eml on

Pass 18 Jan 2021 189,796 miles

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

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

engine light on

front exhaust flexy leaking

front tyres edges slight wear

propshaft centre mounting worn

rear inner and outer sills rusted

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Jan 2021 189,774 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

engine light on

front exhaust flexy leaking

front tyres edges slight wear

propshaft centre mounting worn

rear inner and outer sills rusted

rear seats removed

Pass 17 Jan 2020 183,432 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 183,432 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 170,505 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 170,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 164,167 miles

Nearside steering knuckle play

front brake pads wearing thin

parking brake long travel and performance low

Fail 3 Jan 2018 164,167 miles

Nearside steering knuckle play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

parking brake long travel and performance low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 155,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 138,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 128,173 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 128,171 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,775 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 118,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 101,202 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,256 miles

park brake needs adjustment.

slight play in ns/f steering rack arm.

slight play in ns/f wheel bearing.

spare wheel loose in carrier.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

park brake needs adjustment.

slight play in ns/f steering rack arm.

slight play in ns/f wheel bearing.

spare wheel loose in carrier.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 110,979 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R36 WFJ is a 2009 Nissan Caravan in White with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 181,099 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 R36 WFJ, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R36 WFJ is a 2009 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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