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H257 GPF

1990 Nissan Urvan

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,607 mi
Last recorded101,607 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Nissan Urvan111,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 GPF
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery tray corroded battery still secure

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 101,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery tray corroded battery still secure

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,250 miles

Battery tray corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

Near side and off side inner sills corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,108 miles

slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pipes corroded

n/s inner sill and rear wheel arc slight corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front step corroded

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 17 Feb 2015 98,778 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front step corroded

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,447 miles

Body corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,002 miles

Cab steps corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear + offside rear arches some corrosion out of the prescribed area

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,405 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear + offside rear arches some corrosion out of the prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,168 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 73,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,359 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,208 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 56,208 miles

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

o/s/f+n/s/f tie rod bushes perishing

steering some play

Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,331 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 49,299 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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H257 GPF is a 1990 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H257 GPF, 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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H257 GPF is a 1990 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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