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R451 AKR

1998 Nissan Caravan

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,032 mi
Last recorded210,032 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Caravan103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 AKR
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 210,032 miles

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure floor centre (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tailgate corroded excessively

Pass 8 Jul 2019 209,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 208,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 187,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 170,642 miles

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

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

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

oil low

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 170,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working white (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil low

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 157,770 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 157,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 146,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2014 146,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

battery insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2013 135,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer thin

Pass 10 May 2012 122,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 May 2012 122,543 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 108,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,405 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 94,394 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,711 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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R451 AKR is a 1998 Nissan Caravan in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 R451 AKR, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R451 AKR is a 1998 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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