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E543 NKV

1987 Renault Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,435 mi
Last recorded82,435 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault Motor Caravan81,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 NKV
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Antiroll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 82,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Antiroll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,715 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear inner arches are corroded not within 30cm and not structurally weakened

floor is corroded not within 30cm and not structurally weakened

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,984 miles

Handbrake No Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 80,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point/Out Rigger Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake No Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,083 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 79,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,749 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,174 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jul 2018 73,174 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 May 2017 73,178 miles

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Fail 16 May 2017 73,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tailpipe leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Pass 16 May 2016 72,946 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front outer cv boot slightly perished.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,923 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front outer cv boot slightly perished.

Pass 14 May 2014 71,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 71,702 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 69,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,416 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 67,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,825 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 64,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 62,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,356 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 60,356 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 58,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 58,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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E543 NKV is a 1987 Renault Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 81,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E543 NKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E543 NKV is a 1987 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E543 NKV shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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