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E245 BGO

1988 Nissan Urvan

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,387 mi
Last recorded103,387 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Urvan112,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 BGO
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

floor wood lined had to check

front footwells,wheel arches and floors corroded

wiper blades worn,border line pass

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,247 miles

drivers front outer sill rusted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheel archs rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2012 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheel archs rusted

drivers front outer sill rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,796 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 102,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 87,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E245 BGO is a 1988 Nissan Urvan in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 112,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E245 BGO, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E245 BGO registered?

E245 BGO is a 1988 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E245 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 BGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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