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R76 XBT

1997 Nissan MPV

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,491 mi
Last recorded252,491 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan MPV143,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 252,491 miles

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

Underside wax oiled

Fail 9 Feb 2018 252,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross Member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 251,351 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing badly breaking up ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 251,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing badly breaking up ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 243,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 224,830 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear inner sills have holes caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

Fail 31 Jul 2014 224,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear inner sills have holes caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

Pass 12 Sep 2013 212,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 212,874 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 205,790 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 205,790 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 198,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 182,820 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 182,818 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 162,833 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 162,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 162,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 148,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 148,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 127,863 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Nissan MPV?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,571
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 56
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 38
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R76 XBT is a 1997 Nissan MPV in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Nissan MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 143,531 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 MPV fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R76 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R76 XBT is a 1997 Nissan MPV, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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