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M490 GPJ

1994 Nissan Urvan

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,505 mi
Last recorded95,505 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Urvan133,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 GPJ
MakeNissan
ModelUrvan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,505 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIOATED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED & DAMAGED BUT BEAM PATTERN OK

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,703 miles

anti-roll bar drop link bushes perrished both sides

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and perrished

offside panel/ lower sill corroded

rear road springs worn

Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti-roll bar drop link bushes perrished both sides

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and perrished

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside panel/ lower sill corroded

rear road springs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,573 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE BROKEN & LEAKING SLIGHTLY

REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,573 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE BROKEN & LEAKING SLIGHTLY

REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

Fail 5 Mar 2009 83,573 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS BROKEN

REAR EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE BROKEN & LEAKING SLIGHTLY

REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES

Pass 5 Mar 2008 79,071 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR LAMP LENS CRACKED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING ROD ENDS & IDLER BUSHES

Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR LAMP LENS CRACKED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING ROD ENDS & IDLER BUSHES

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,849 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN & MISSING!

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING A WHITE LIGHT

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR MUD FLAP INSECURE

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 8 Mar 2007 76,849 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN & MISSING!

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING A WHITE LIGHT

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR MUD FLAP INSECURE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,019 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 74,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST LEAKING SLIGHTLY AT FLEXI JOINT

SLIGHT DISTORTION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

SOME MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE STREERING IDLER

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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M490 GPJ is a 1994 Nissan Urvan in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M490 GPJ, 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 M490 GPJ registered?

M490 GPJ is a 1994 Nissan Urvan, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M490 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 GPJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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