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