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G355 XTY

1989 Nissan Urvan

Orange Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,326 mi
Last recorded221,326 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Urvan108,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 XTY
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 221,326 miles

general corrosion under body

Fail 24 Apr 2025 221,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

general corrosion under body

Pass 13 Dec 2023 221,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 221,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 220,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 220,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 216,266 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front steps

general corrosion to underside

inner sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 212,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front ()

both front jack points corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 212,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front ()

both front jack points corroded

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 31 May 2017 206,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack gators (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors are rusty (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface rust on it (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 206,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack gators (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors are rusty (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface rust on it (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 203,560 miles

all 4 anti roll bar link has slight play

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust has repairs taken

front offside and nearside track rod ends have slight play

offside and nearside under sills and foot steps corroded

rust settling to all underbody

under sealer heavily applied to all under chassis

Pass 9 Jun 2015 195,640 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Underside of vechile heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 192,344 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

tempary repair to exhaust

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2013 192,388 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2010 181,592 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 181,589 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 169,038 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 169,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 154,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 147,290 miles

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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G355 XTY is a 1989 Nissan Urvan in Orange with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G355 XTY, 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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G355 XTY is a 1989 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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