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H294 JEL

1990 Nissan Urvan

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Urvan111,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH294 JEL
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 90,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear bumper support mounting area slight corroded

Offside Front Door slight corroded

Offside Rear Body panel slight corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle light corrosion

Various places over floor plan slight corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 85,575 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,947 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened lock nuts not fully home (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened lock nuts not fully home (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,172 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear differential corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,680 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components have mild corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexy s rear /front (3.6.B.4e)

signs of welding various under panels

Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

inner and outer sill panels rotten, not affecting strength or within 30 cms

vehicle is heavily corroded underside

Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,292 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

battery tray floor corroded

chassis above rear axle corroded

chassis number badly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,290 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

battery tray floor corroded

chassis above rear axle corroded

chassis number badly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

and sills

corrosion at:-

rear valance

rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,263 miles

and sills

corrosion at:-

rear valance

rear wheel arches

Fail 4 May 2011 80,067 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,304 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 77,941 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,131 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 76,131 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tank straps rotten not week and bucket seats fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,316 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 71,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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H294 JEL is a 1990 Nissan Urvan in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H294 JEL, 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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H294 JEL is a 1990 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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