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N496 LMR

1996 Nissan Urvan

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Urvan104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 LMR
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 145,129 miles

advise rear door handle broken

advise rust marks wheel arches

Fail 25 Jun 2009 145,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise rear door outer handle broken off

advise rust marks around wheel arches

Pass 26 Jun 2008 139,270 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 133,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 133,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 128,788 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 128,787 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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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N496 LMR is a 1996 Nissan Urvan in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N496 LMR, 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 N496 LMR registered?

N496 LMR is a 1996 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N496 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N496 LMR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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