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L285 CKE

1993 Nissan Urvan

White Diesel 1952cc
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Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

221,847 mi
Last recorded221,847 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Urvan141,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 CKE
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 221,847 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tow bar mounting support panel corroded.

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 221,808 miles

Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure corroded from body (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pedal mounting bracketry (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bolt distorted

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 221,188 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pedal mounting bracketry (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at various points along the run (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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 Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger floor-pan corroded to holes outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear shock absorber/damper lower mounting bolt distorted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 221,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section ( same area as suspension reason for rejection) - see above (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pedal mounting bracketry (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at various points along the run (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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 Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger floor-pan corroded to holes outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear shock absorber/damper lower mounting bolt distorted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspected fault with clutch hydraulics - pedal required pumping to dis-engage drive. Attention recommended.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 220,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 5 pipes from front connection point (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floor in cab corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front step plate corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Bottom shock absorber bolt bent

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside side seal corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front step corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 220,499 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 5 pipes from front connection point (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floor in cab corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front step plate corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Bottom shock absorber bolt bent

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside side seal corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front step corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 220,113 miles

Brake pedal has reserve travel but amount considered marginal - may indicate repair/service to brake system required.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Extensive age related surface corrosion to components and underside structure.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front cab floor and step corroded outside mot prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 220,113 miles

Brake pedal has reserve travel but amount considered marginal - may indicate repair/service to brake system required.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Extensive age related surface corrosion to components and underside structure.

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

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front cab floor and step corroded outside mot prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 219,953 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside washer output poor

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 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring rear hanger areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 219,953 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside washer output poor

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 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring rear hanger areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 219,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 219,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 218,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 217,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 217,550 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column mount to floor (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 216,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 216,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 214,994 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 214,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 213,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 211,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 209,650 miles

Slight brake binding to both front wheels

Fail 12 Apr 2012 209,650 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight brake binding to both front wheels

Pass 11 Mar 2011 206,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 203,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 200,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 198,204 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 198,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 196,120 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 196,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 193,676 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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L285 CKE is a 1993 Nissan Urvan in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L285 CKE, 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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L285 CKE is a 1993 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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