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R537 YJU

1997 Nissan MPV

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,888 mi
Last recorded136,888 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan MPV143,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2019 136,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2019 136,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 136,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 136,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,591 miles

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

various corrosion underbody

Fail 20 Jul 2017 110,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

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

various corrosion underbody

Pass 9 May 2016 93,382 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 88,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 85,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,169 miles

On Road test the ABS system appeared to kick in at low speed.I could find no visable fault and no warning light is illuminated but in my oppinion this problem needs further investigation.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 81,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

On Road test the ABS system appeared to kick in at low speed.I could find no visable fault and no warning light is illuminated but in my oppinion this problem needs further investigation.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,091 miles

I suspect the rear brakes may need attention soon

Pass 14 May 2008 49,073 miles

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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R537 YJU is a 1997 Nissan MPV in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Nissan MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 143,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R537 YJU, 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 29 years old, this Nissan MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R537 YJU is a 1997 Nissan MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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