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F278 SLP

1989 Nissan Urvan

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,159 mi
Last recorded115,159 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Nissan Urvan108,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF278 SLP
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,159 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 115,159 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 104,840 miles

fog light switch sticking

offside & nearside door mirrors damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 99,066 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 99,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 90,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 90,768 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged

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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F278 SLP is a 1989 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,612 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 F278 SLP, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F278 SLP registered?

F278 SLP is a 1989 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 30 May 1989.

Is F278 SLP safe to buy?

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