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R42 SFH

1998 Nissan MPV

Silver Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan MPV111,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 SFH
MakeNissan
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 113,494 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places and wax oiled

Fail 27 Feb 2025 113,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,879 miles

Front Steering Rack rubber mounting deteriorated (oil contamination)

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 112,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Steering Rack rubber mounting deteriorated (oil contamination)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,556 miles

Light corrosion on all components under side of vehicle ( surface rust

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,792 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle corrosion present but not yet excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,251 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle corrosion present but not yet excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

some under vehicle surface corrosion present

Fail 2 Aug 2016 99,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

some under vehicle surface corrosion present

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front coil springs corroded

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

How Reliable is the Nissan MPV?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,571
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 56
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 38
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R42 SFH is a 1998 Nissan MPV in Silver with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 111,139 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 MPV fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R42 SFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R42 SFH registered?

R42 SFH is a 1998 Nissan MPV, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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