1998 Nissan Caravan 3.1L Diesel · R855 PEL
1998 Nissan Caravan (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 212,918 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 212,918 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3150cc
R855 PEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
- 212,918 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R855 PEL Odometer History
- 22/03/2022192,551 km
- 21/03/2023206,313 mi
- 19/04/2023206,347 km
- 20/04/2023206,347 km
- 26/03/2024212,918 km+6,571 km
Average of roughly 10,120 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R855 PEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Caravan (R855 PEL) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb misaligned (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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