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N542 VBA

1996 Nissan Urvan

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,970 mi
Last recorded112,970 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Nissan Urvan104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 VBA
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 112,970 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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N542 VBA is a 1996 Nissan Urvan in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N542 VBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N542 VBA registered?

N542 VBA is a 1996 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N542 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 VBA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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