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F243 RMD

1988 Nissan Urvan

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,739 mi
Last recorded154,739 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Urvan112,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 RMD
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 154,739 miles

Exhaust middle box blow. †O/S/Rear tyre near to limit.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 153,867 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

O/S/Rear tyre near to limit. †Spare tyre soft. †Some play in steering. †

Pass 7 Mar 2006 147,875 miles

H.C levels just with limits at time of test n/s/f o/s/f,n/s/r wheel arches corroded becoming sharp & jagged

Fail 24 Feb 2006 147,798 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

baffles broken in centre box

corrosion spots on under side of vehicle

How Reliable is the Nissan Urvan?

Based on 7,321 MOT tests across 1,437 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
3,246
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 728
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 399
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Headlamp not working on main beam 298
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 296
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F243 RMD is a 1988 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 112,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Urvan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 728 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F243 RMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Urvan typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F243 RMD registered?

F243 RMD is a 1988 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 10 September 1988.

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