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E344 HVL

1987 Nissan Urvan

Green Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,138 mi
Last recorded59,138 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Nissan Urvan105,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 HVL
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,138 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 59,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 58,739 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,266 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 54,266 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

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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E344 HVL is a 1987 Nissan Urvan in Green with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E344 HVL, 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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E344 HVL is a 1987 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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