1993 Caetano Motor Caravan 4.0L Diesel · JIG 8101

The vehicle currently shows a stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT passed on 5 September 2025 at 268,142 miles without any recorded defects. This follows a clean pass in July 2024 at 268,062 miles. While the vehicle has a long history, the recent absence of advisories suggests that the current owner is maintaining the vehicle to a high standard, effectively resolving previous issues related to consumables and minor wear. The mileage profile indicates very low usage over the last several years. Between the 2018 test at 295,654 miles and the 2019 test at 266,680 miles, there is a significant discrepancy that suggests either a mileage correction or a period of non-use. Since 2019, the vehicle has covered only about 1,462 miles over six years, averaging roughly 243 miles per year. This extremely low annual mileage is atypical for a vehicle of this age and suggests it spends long periods stationary, which can lead to component degradation despite the low mechanical wear. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on rubber components and fluid health. The 2015 record flagged perishing rear tyres, and the 2022 test noted a nearside rear inner tyre worn on the edge, indicating that while mileage is low, tyre age and alignment remain concerns. The 2011 failure highlighted significant brake efficiency issues and a worn shock absorber bush, so a thorough check of the braking system, including calipers and pads, and the condition of all suspension bushes and dampers is necessary. Given the vehicle's age and the pattern of infrequent use, inspecting the exhaust system for corrosion is also vital, following the 2014 advisory regarding deteriorated exhaust mountings. Because the vehicle has been driven so little recently, checking for seized brake components, perished seals, and potential fuel system degradation is recommended to ensure the low mileage has not resulted in neglected maintenance of stationary parts.