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M281 XPW

1994 Nissan Urvan

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,813 mi
Last recorded231,813 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Urvan133,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 XPW
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2010 231,813 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

body condition poor

exhaust slight blow

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2009 227,156 miles

b0th door steps condition poor

both front hubs slight movement

exhaust slight blow

metal brake pipes starting to rust

sill condition poor

Pass 15 Apr 2008 221,139 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 221,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 213,911 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 213,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2006 205,618 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 205,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M281 XPW is a 1994 Nissan Urvan in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Urvan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 133,799 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 M281 XPW, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Urvan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M281 XPW registered?

M281 XPW is a 1994 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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