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N797 GWU

1996 Nissan Urvan

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Urvan104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 GWU
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 119,049 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes slightly tight

front fuel tank strap missing

rear tyres rub on wheel arches with vehicle laden

Fail 17 Dec 2007 119,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes slightly tight

front fuel tank strap missing

rear tyres rub on wheel arches with vehicle laden

Pass 5 Dec 2006 118,554 miles

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

rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 25 Nov 2005 118,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 118,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

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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N797 GWU is a 1996 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N797 GWU, 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 N797 GWU registered?

N797 GWU is a 1996 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N797 GWU safe to buy?

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