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K163 VPR

1993 Nissan Urvan

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,379 mi
Last recorded166,379 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Urvan141,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 VPR
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 166,379 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 157,227 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 142,161 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sill Panel corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,794 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear spring eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fan belts very loose

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,358 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 125,358 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 117,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 114,835 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 8 May 2018 114,835 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,889 miles

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

auxillary belts appear loose

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracked/deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,964 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2011 90,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 90,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,324 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 80,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,663 miles

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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K163 VPR is a 1993 Nissan Urvan in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 141,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K163 VPR, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K163 VPR is a 1993 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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