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N987 HTW

1996 Dodge Caravan

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 HTW
MakeDodge
ModelCaravan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 145,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 144,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 144,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 118,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2013 140,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 136,834 miles

Towbar wiring cable tired to brake lines but not chaffed or damaged

Fail 14 May 2012 136,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear service brake efficiency low

Towbar wiring cable tied to brake lines but not chaffed or damaged

Fail 11 May 2011 133,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

signs of fuel leak from tank, not leaking at time of test though.

tow bar wiring hanging very near moving parts of rear suspension

Pass 11 May 2011 133,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of fuel leak from tank, not leaking at time of test though.

tow bar wiring hanging very near moving parts of rear suspension

Pass 27 May 2010 127,151 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear shackle bushes in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2010 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear shackle bushes in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2009 121,021 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

Pass 28 Mar 2008 112,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,118 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 109,118 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 103,348 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Caravan?

Based on 1,275 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 72
fog lamp not working 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 34
Direction indicator incorrect colour 30
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N987 HTW is a 1996 Dodge Caravan in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Dodge Caravan fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N987 HTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Dodge Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N987 HTW is a 1996 Dodge Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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