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S987 KDY

1998 Nissan Caravan

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

200,184 mi
Last recorded200,184 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Caravan103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 KDY
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 200,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 185,472 miles

Age Related Underbody Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 182,157 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis box/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/n/s inner edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 179,476 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2022 177,102 miles

age related surface corrosion under body

Pass 18 Jan 2021 171,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 160,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 149,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 144,187 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 144,184 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 134,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 129,158 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 125,172 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 125,172 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,613 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 114,539 miles

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 106,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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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S987 KDY is a 1998 Nissan Caravan in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S987 KDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S987 KDY registered?

S987 KDY is a 1998 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S987 KDY safe to buy?

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