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S493 BBV

2007 Nissan Caravan

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,483 mi
Last recorded128,483 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Nissan Caravan127,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 BBV
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 128,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long travel on parking brake

no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,552 miles

long travel on service brake

Fail 11 Aug 2015 100,542 miles

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

long travel on service brake

Fail 27 Jul 2015 99,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

dampness to fuel tanks

f/o/s brake disc back plate corroded

handbrake pedal anti-slip missing

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,477 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres pearished on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,854 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,359 miles

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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S493 BBV is a 2007 Nissan Caravan in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 127,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S493 BBV, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S493 BBV is a 2007 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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