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E260 VWB

1987 Nissan Urvan

Gold Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Nissan Urvan105,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 VWB
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 99,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,750 miles

underbody and brake pipes underseald and corroded,

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,439 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s door coroded

n/s front jacking point coroded

n/s front step/sill coroded

spare tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,222 miles

Brake hose ferrules slighty rusted

N/s inner sill corroded

O/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

front registration plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,906 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s step coroded

rear brake hose furrels coroded

Fail 11 Jul 2007 95,906 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s step badly coroded but not affecting steering or braking

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,558 miles

fuel filler pipe rusting

n/s/f foot step corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

slight judder front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2005 95,156 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 95,156 miles

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

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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E260 VWB is a 1987 Nissan Urvan in Gold with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 105,922 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 E260 VWB, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E260 VWB is a 1987 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 10 September 1987.

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