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J540 CET

2004 Nissan Caravan

White Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,481 mi
Last recorded106,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Caravan67,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 CET
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 106,471 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2018 104,499 miles

Oil leak bad ()

Fail 2 May 2018 104,491 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak bad ()

Pass 4 May 2017 99,831 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,235 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 94,229 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking wheel arch (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,795 miles

slight play in steering rack, o/s

Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack, o/s

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,050 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,574 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,406 miles

o\s n\s steering rack slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2011 86,406 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o\s n\s steering rack slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,921 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 67,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 61,867 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 61,154 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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J540 CET is a 2004 Nissan Caravan in White with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J540 CET, 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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J540 CET is a 2004 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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