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S280 AJL

1999 Nissan Caravan

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

230,257 mi
Last recorded230,257 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Caravan144,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 AJL
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 230,257 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 222,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 218,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 214,105 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 214,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 213,448 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 213,426 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 207,221 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 207,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 205,291 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 203,836 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F + N/S/F + O/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 201,984 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 201,984 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 197,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 197,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 189,647 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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S280 AJL is a 1999 Nissan Caravan in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S280 AJL, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S280 AJL registered?

S280 AJL is a 1999 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S280 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 AJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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