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V714 DBD

2008 Nissan Caravan

Gold Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

179,919 mi
Last recorded179,919 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Caravan119,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 DBD
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 179,919 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury step corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 176,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 174,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 174,167 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 170,390 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Mar 2021 167,439 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 167,436 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 163,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 163,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in steering pivot

Pass 19 Feb 2019 159,631 miles

Body all around corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 159,631 miles

Body all around corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 154,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 148,622 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre joint to rear (2 pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 136,511 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 136,510 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 130,356 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 122,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 103,616 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 106,147 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 100,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 100,272 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 100,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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V714 DBD is a 2008 Nissan Caravan in Gold with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 119,822 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 V714 DBD, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V714 DBD is a 2008 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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