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L371 SWM

1993 Nissan Urvan

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

180,489 mi
Last recorded180,489 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Nissan Urvan141,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 SWM
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 180,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 180,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body, foot well (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 180,329 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears to centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body, foot well (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 180,221 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 180,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 179,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 179,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 179,454 miles

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

corrosion front of nearside lower door runner

Fail 24 Nov 2014 179,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 179,273 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 179,066 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 179,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 178,832 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 178,817 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 178,080 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 178,071 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 177,886 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 177,844 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 177,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 176,891 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 176,883 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 176,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 176,063 miles

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

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

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

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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L371 SWM is a 1993 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 L371 SWM, 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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L371 SWM is a 1993 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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