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M796 CLA

1995 Nissan Urvan

Multi-colour Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,497 mi
Last recorded189,497 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Nissan Urvan129,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 CLA
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 189,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering joints

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

all tyres cracked and perished

areas of corrosion to underside

areas of vehicle underside extensively filled with bodyfiller

offside inner sill heavily corroded

vehicle bodywork in very poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2012 184,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have slightly perished side walls

front number plate cracked

o/s windscreen wiper split

suspect incorrect weld repairs carried out in the flowing places - n/s/r inner sill, n/s/r outer sill, o/s/f inner & outer wheel arch, o/s outer sill, o/s/r outer sill, o/s/r inner wheel arch & o/s/r outer wheel arch

Fail 17 Jul 2012 184,278 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have slightly perished side walls

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner sill/floor section starting to corrode

o/s windscreen wiper split

suspect incorrect weld repairs carried out in the flowing places - n/s/r inner sill, n/s/r outer sill, o/s/f inner & outer wheel arch, o/s outer sill, o/s/r outer sill, o/s/r inner wheel arch & o/s/r outer wheel arch

Fail 19 Jun 2012 184,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight blow at exhaust joint

tyres perished

wipers smearing

front number plate damaged

rear brakes slightly low effort

Fail 2 Jun 2011 178,477 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre exhaust box bracket broken

nearside front tyre slight wall damage

outer sills corroded

slight blow at flex

Pass 2 Jun 2011 178,477 miles

centre exhaust box bracket broken

nearside front tyre slight wall damage

outer sills corroded

slight blow at flex

Pass 18 May 2010 171,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear spring shackle rear bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2010 171,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear spring shackle rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 164,162 miles

both rear spring hanger,swinging shackle bushes worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2008 156,302 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)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 156,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 149,405 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 149,398 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 140,683 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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M796 CLA is a 1995 Nissan Urvan in Multi-colour with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 129,430 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 M796 CLA, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Urvan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M796 CLA is a 1995 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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