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R395 NUF

1997 Nissan Caravan

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,030 mi
Last recorded124,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Caravan117,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 NUF
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 124,030 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 18 Jul 2020 124,030 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,533 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,563 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 114,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,143 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 95,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,601 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes binding

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,770 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,770 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 65,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four road tyres wearing on edges

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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R395 NUF is a 1997 Nissan Caravan in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R395 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R395 NUF registered?

R395 NUF is a 1997 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R395 NUF safe to buy?

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