MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
Oil leak bad ()
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 ()
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)
slight play in steering rack, o/s
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
o\s n\s steering rack slight play
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o\s n\s steering rack slight play
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J540 CET?
You can check the full history of J540 CET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J540 CET registered?
J540 CET is a 2004 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 1 June 2004.
Is J540 CET safe to buy?
The MOT history for J540 CET shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J540 CET have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J540 CET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.