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G898 RUD

1989 Nissan Urvan

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,721 mi
Last recorded112,721 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Urvan108,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 RUD
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,721 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 112,721 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 109,754 miles

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

vehicle has signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2010 109,632 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT DEEP (NEAR 2I'T CORE)...Thanx.

REAR BRAKE-DRUMS APEAR HAVE GONE OVAL (SEEN IN OPERATION)....Thanx.

Pass 1 May 2009 105,284 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 105,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Offside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres are perishing on the sidewalls advise replacing 185 R 14.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 100,064 miles

bolt broken from rear brake pipe junction

Fail 29 Apr 2008 100,036 miles

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

bolt broken from rear brake pipe junction

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,856 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 93,480 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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G898 RUD is a 1989 Nissan Urvan in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G898 RUD, 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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G898 RUD is a 1989 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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