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N270 CYC

1996 Nissan Urvan

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Urvan104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 CYC
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 91,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,728 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,777 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 87,777 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,716 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 85,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,126 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 80,013 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,259 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,272 miles

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

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

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

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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N270 CYC is a 1996 Nissan Urvan in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N270 CYC, 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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N270 CYC is a 1996 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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