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G978 YTW

1990 Nissan Urvan

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,258 mi
Last recorded157,258 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Nissan Urvan111,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 YTW
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 157,258 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 157,258 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 153,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 153,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 146,459 miles

1/o/s door lower hinge broken †2/rear floor paneled out †3/both rear bump stops missing †4/pedal rubbers worn

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 146,459 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

1/o/s door lower hindge broken †2/o/s windscreen washer out of alignment †3/Rear floor wood paneld out †4/Rear fog lamp cable tied on †5/Both rear bump stops missing †6/Pedal rubbers worn

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G978 YTW is a 1990 Nissan Urvan in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,008 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 G978 YTW, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G978 YTW is a 1990 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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