MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section insufficient weld (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split Also Twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Centre Rear Propshaft Bearing/ Rotor Coupling Slight Deteriation
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Flitch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Flitch (6.1.B.2)
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Rear Propshaft bearing/ Rotor Coupling Deteriating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in Inner Joint (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Flich (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in Inner Joint (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Flich (6.1.B.2)
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres are cracking in the tread area
How Reliable is the Nissan MPV?
Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R578 YJU is a 1998 Nissan MPV in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R578 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 28 years old, this Nissan MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R578 YJU is a 1998 Nissan MPV, first registered on 1 June 1998.
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