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J359 DRR

1992 Nissan Urvan

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,468 mi
Last recorded68,468 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Urvan101,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,468 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff leaking

vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 12 May 2026 68,468 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff leaking

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 68,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,429 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 68,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,246 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 68,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 63,947 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 63,947 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 58,710 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 57,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 57,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly,and getting low on tread

oil leak around steering box

Fail 19 May 2006 56,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 56,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J359 DRR is a 1992 Nissan Urvan in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 101,156 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 J359 DRR, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J359 DRR registered?

J359 DRR is a 1992 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J359 DRR shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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