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Nissan E50 Caravan

Cream · Diesel · 1998 · 3,200 cc

S788 BBVMOT history

S788 BBV is a cream diesel Nissan E50 Caravan first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2021 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2021
Mileage
113,962 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 BBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
E50 Caravan
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S788 BBV was last recorded at 113,962 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2018: 103,705 miles, lower than 103,818 miles on 22 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,991 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
971 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,962 miles
  • 2020 – 112,991 miles
  • 2019 – 112,754 miles
  • 2018 – 103,705 miles
  • 2017 – 103,818 miles
  • 2016 – 99,362 miles
  • 2015 – 95,643 miles
  • 2014 – 86,751 miles
  • 2013 – 75,346 miles
  • 2012 – 65,336 miles
  • 2011 – 56,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,962 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in propshaft centre bearing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,962 miles (+971)1 dangerous14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    800491083058
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass112,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,991 miles
    Test number
    644500225358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail112,991 miles (+237)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,991 miles
    Test number
    105890664731
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,754 miles (+9,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    921949897985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded slight
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill and floor sections corroded weak

  5. Pass103,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,705 miles
    Test number
    236226511383
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,705 miles (-113)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,705 miles
    Test number
    699520552678
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,818 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    409900376219
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Fail103,818 miles (+976)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    415528438020
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass102,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,842 miles
    Test number
    291436575288
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Fail102,842 miles (+3,480)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,842 miles
    Test number
    248080205221
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass99,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    945001623051
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisorySlight bind front brakes

  12. Fail99,362 miles (+3,719)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    455367056669
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release midd row (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisorySlight bind front brakes

  13. Pass95,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    700924307240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail95,643 miles (+8,892)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    328594971437
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass86,751 miles (+11,405)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    647865244275
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass75,346 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,346 miles
    Test number
    865902633231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,336 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    559097722288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    707815331221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,369 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    245595131209
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about S788 BBV

Does S788 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 BBV expired on 21 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 BBV?
The MOT on S788 BBV expired on 21 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 BBV done?
S788 BBV was recorded at 113,962 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has S788 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 BBV has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S788 BBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S788 BBV find?
S788 BBV failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front coil spring missing and directional control affected; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 17 more.

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