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E546 HVX

1988 Nissan Urvan

Gold Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

299,371 mi
Last recorded299,371 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Urvan112,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 HVX
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 299,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate in poor condition

screen chipped and scratched

Fail 21 Sep 2009 299,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate in poor condition

screen chipped and scratched

Pass 22 Sep 2008 285,469 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches down to lower valance corroding and holed,not within prescribed areas

crack in windscreen outside zones a and b

n/s lower sill to arch corroded

number plate cracked but not inscure or disfigured

o/s sill to inner sill under car corroded and holed,not within prescribed areas

o/s wiper blade slighty perished

slight corrosion to rear leaf spring front hanger mounts

small hole in floor pan under drivers feet

Fail 20 Sep 2008 285,466 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both rear wheel arches down to lower valance corroding and holed,not within prescribed areas

crack in windscreen outside zones a and b

n/s lower sill to arch corroded

number plate cracked but not inscure or disfigured

o/s front tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inside edge

o/s sill to inner sill under car corroded and holed,not within prescribed areas

o/s wiper blade slighty perished

slight corrosion to rear leaf spring front hanger mounts

small hole in floor pan under drivers feet

Pass 1 Oct 2007 268,793 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 268,785 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 254,887 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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E546 HVX is a 1988 Nissan Urvan in Gold with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E546 HVX, 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 E546 HVX registered?

E546 HVX is a 1988 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E546 HVX safe to buy?

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