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J873 XHH

1992 Nissan Urvan

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

161,224 mi
Last recorded161,224 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Urvan101,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ873 XHH
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 161,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside floors an sills rusty and corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside floors and sills rusty and corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 161,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 161,181 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 161,174 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,027 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 160,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 159,556 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 159,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 158,484 miles

towbar removed at time of retest.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 158,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 156,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 153,973 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seatbelt.

Pass 9 May 2015 150,965 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 150,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 148,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2014 148,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 146,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 142,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 May 2012 142,599 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear section of exhaust missing.

Fail 11 May 2011 141,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.both rear leaf springs corroding.corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 May 2011 141,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.both rear leaf springs corroding.corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 141,213 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 141,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 139,696 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 139,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 138,368 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 136,588 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 136,579 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 134,939 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 134,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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J873 XHH is a 1992 Nissan Urvan in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 J873 XHH, 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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J873 XHH is a 1992 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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