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2844 RU

1989 Nissan Urvan

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

92,464 mi
Last recorded92,464 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Nissan Urvan108,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2844 RU
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 92,464 miles

Corrosion and holes to underside and wheel arches but not effecting vehicle structure

Fail 17 May 2024 92,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Holes and corrosion to underside, sills and doorsteps, Though not effecting steering/brakes etc

Fail 8 May 2024 92,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Holes and corrosion to underside, sills and doorsteps, Though not effecting steering/brakes etc

Pass 10 May 2023 92,339 miles

Corrosion and holes to nearside front wheel arch and o/s/r cross member

Fail 9 May 2023 92,339 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion and holes to nearside front wheel arch and o/s/r cross member

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,355 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 92,355 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,396 miles

Floor and sills corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Floor and sills corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,940 miles

Corrosion to underside

Front washers weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 89,940 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside

Front washers weak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,581 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 85,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,505 miles

Front crossmember excessively corrode near steering box

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear near shocker (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged but not showing cords

Nearside Rear indicator lense damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,495 miles

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crossmember excessively corrode near steering box

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear near shocker (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged but not showing cords

Nearside Rear indicator lense damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nsf flexy slightly corroded.ns main brake pipe corroded.

dip beam and ns headlamp did not innitially work then came on and worked OK!

front suspension tie bar mounting bush`s cracked/splitting! (both sides)

judder showing on nsr brake [close to MOT LIMITS]!

rear inner wheel arch`s corroded/holed

Fail 30 Jun 2015 84,052 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nsf flexy slightly corroded.ns main brake pipe corroded.

dip beam and ns headlamp did not innitially work then came on and worked OK!

front suspension tie bar mounting bush`s cracked/splitting! (both sides)

judder showing on nsr brake [close to MOT LIMITS]!

rear inner wheel arch`s corroded/holed

vehicle cross panel at rear corroded/holed but not significantly weakened near tow bar support mountings!

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,877 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,794 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 81,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,004 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,910 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,855 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch repaired by filler restricting a full inspection of a prescribed area

Oil leak

fan belt insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,855 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch repaired by filler restricting a full inspection of a prescribed area

Oil leak

fan belt insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2008 77,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,216 miles

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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2844 RU is a 1989 Nissan Urvan in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,612 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 2844 RU, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2844 RU is a 1989 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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