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T639 BDV

1999 Nissan Caravan

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,844 mi
Last recorded144,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Caravan144,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT639 BDV
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 144,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 144,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,135 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 135,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light hole in lense (1.3.2e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

engine management light on

induction pipe into engine is split

rear exhaust rubber broken

BOTH rear shock absorbers VERY BAD no damping

Pass 20 May 2015 119,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2015 119,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs scored

Fail 19 Nov 2011 81,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,239 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,901 miles

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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T639 BDV is a 1999 Nissan Caravan in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T639 BDV, 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 T639 BDV registered?

T639 BDV is a 1999 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T639 BDV safe to buy?

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