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N216 JCV

1996 Nissan Urvan

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,545 mi
Last recorded75,545 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Urvan104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 JCV
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,545 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 75,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 74,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 72,041 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust forming all over the underside of vehicle but no holes at time of test

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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N216 JCV is a 1996 Nissan Urvan in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 N216 JCV, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Urvan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N216 JCV registered?

N216 JCV is a 1996 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N216 JCV safe to buy?

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