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E526 FFG

1988 Nissan Urvan

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,221 mi
Last recorded52,221 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Urvan112,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE526 FFG
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,221 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch lower corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 47,465 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step, missing, sharp edge covered (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 47,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front half of front to rear, nearside of engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step, missing, sharp edge covered (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 46,369 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower balljoint has slight movement

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

coolant radiator perished but not leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,027 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

radiator missing cooling webbing but not leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,117 miles

front coolant pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,073 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,333 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

beam benders fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 43,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

beam benders fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,427 miles

both front tyres age/perished

Pass 14 May 2015 40,813 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 38,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,825 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,588 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advance handbrake travel

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,728 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,822 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

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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E526 FFG is a 1988 Nissan Urvan in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E526 FFG, 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 E526 FFG registered?

E526 FFG is a 1988 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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