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S378 TKR

1998 Nissan Caravan

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Caravan103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 TKR
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 141,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 123,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,887 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 114,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,163 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under vehicle tatty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 111,154 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 108,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,055 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 76,830 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,828 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

o/s rear tyre tread cracked

front brake discs worn thin, pitted and scored

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,127 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake slightly lower effort

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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S378 TKR is a 1998 Nissan Caravan in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S378 TKR, 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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What year was S378 TKR registered?

S378 TKR is a 1998 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S378 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S378 TKR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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