1997 Nissan MPV 3.1L Diesel · R278 BLC
1997 Nissan MPV (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 213,640 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MPV
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3150cc
R278 BLC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2023
- 213,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R278 BLC Mileage History
- 22/10/2022202,846 mi
- 09/11/2023213,640 mi+10,794 mi
Average of roughly 10,283 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R278 BLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Mpv (R278 BLC) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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