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L285 GVM

1994 Nissan Urvan

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,210 mi
Last recorded80,210 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Urvan133,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 GVM
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 80,210 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 80,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 70,381 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 70,381 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 70,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,300 miles

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

rear shocker bush perishing

slight bind on brakes

Fail 20 Feb 2006 70,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres side walls persishing

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,179 miles

both front tyres side walls persishing

slight bind to rear brakes

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 GVM is a 1994 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 133,799 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 L285 GVM, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L285 GVM registered?

L285 GVM is a 1994 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L285 GVM safe to buy?

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