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K447 JAR

2003 Nissan Caravan

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,611 mi
Last recorded127,611 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Caravan114,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK447 JAR
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise centre row ns seatbelt slow to retract

advise drivers seatbelt slow to retract

advise front radius arm bushes perishing

advise osf brake discs heavily corroded and surface breaking away

advise rear anti roll bar bushes worn

advise slight play in both front upper wishbones bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2011 127,611 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise centre row ns seatbelt slow to retract

advise drivers seatbelt slow to retract

advise front radius arm bushes perishing

advise osf brake discs heavily corroded and surface breaking away

advise rear anti roll bar bushes worn

advise slight play in both front upper wishbones bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2010 124,646 miles

impact damage to rear bumper

impact damage to windscreen

n/s door mirror slighty insucure

n/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leak on engine

rear metal brake pipe showing sighns of corrorsion

Fail 1 Jun 2010 124,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

impact damage to rear bumper

impact damage to windscreen

n/s door mirror slighty insucure

n/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leak on engine

rear metal brake pipe showing sighns of corrorsion

Pass 13 Jun 2009 120,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Floor starting to corrode.

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Offside tyre under inflated.

Oil leak

Power steering noisy and operation poor.

Power steering pipes damp.

Rear axle steel brake pipes corroded.

Side door outer handle missing.

Slight lift in nearside top swivel.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 119,122 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 119,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in bottom swivels

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,619 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 106,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack jionts

Fail 5 May 2006 106,412 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack jionts

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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K447 JAR is a 2003 Nissan Caravan in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 114,696 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 K447 JAR, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K447 JAR registered?

K447 JAR is a 2003 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is K447 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K447 JAR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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