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H870 NLJ

2004 Nissan Caravan

Green Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,539 mi
Last recorded67,539 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan Caravan67,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 NLJ
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,539 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters are split

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the outside edge

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to items on the seat

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,539 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters are split

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the outside edge

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to items on the seat

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,345 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front brakes are binding slightly

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,190 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust coroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust coroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 33,287 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 26,740 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,650 miles

both drive shafts inner gaitors split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 18,621 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both drive shafts inner gaitors split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,692 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot perished.

Offside front inner driveshaft boot perished.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 5,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 124,708 miles

Both front top swivel joints have slight play and movement.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 124,708 miles

Both front top swivel joints have slight play and movement.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H870 NLJ is a 2004 Nissan Caravan in Green with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,539 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 H870 NLJ, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H870 NLJ is a 2004 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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