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G238 SMJ

1989 Nissan Urvan

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,956 mi
Last recorded117,956 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Urvan108,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 SMJ
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 117,956 miles

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

brake warning light on

corrosion to offside wheel arch/door step

offside front suspension bush splitting

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside wiper blade split

play in nearside front steering joints

Fail 19 Mar 2008 117,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light on

corrosion to offside wheel arch/door step

offside front suspension bush splitting

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside wiper blade split

play in nearside front steering joints

rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jan 2007 107,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 105,012 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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G238 SMJ is a 1989 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G238 SMJ, 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 G238 SMJ registered?

G238 SMJ is a 1989 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G238 SMJ safe to buy?

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