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N521 VAW

1996 Nissan Urvan

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,106 mi
Last recorded103,106 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Urvan104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 VAW
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 103,106 miles

battery carrier corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2009 103,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery carrier corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,896 miles

lift in n/s door hinges

slight drag front brakes

Fail 30 Jan 2008 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lift in n/s door hinges

slight drag front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,192 miles

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

floor corroded under drivers feet (not within any prescribed area)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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N521 VAW is a 1996 Nissan Urvan in Red 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 N521 VAW, 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 N521 VAW registered?

N521 VAW is a 1996 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N521 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 VAW 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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