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E556 PGL

1987 Nissan Urvan

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,543 mi
Last recorded160,543 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Nissan Urvan105,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 PGL
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 160,543 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 160,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 157,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brakes close to limit of efficiency

Fail 12 Apr 2006 157,443 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brakes close to limit of efficiency

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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E556 PGL is a 1987 Nissan Urvan in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E556 PGL, 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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What year was E556 PGL registered?

E556 PGL is a 1987 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E556 PGL safe to buy?

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