Nissan Urvan (1992)
1992 Nissan Urvan
CarHunch analysed 244 real MOT records for the 1992 Nissan Urvan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1992 Nissan Urvan
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (55%) | 134 | 50.6% | 1.13 |
| Diesel (45%) | 110 | 54.5% | 1.6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Nissan Urvan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Nissan Urvan vehicles fall between 79,102 and 128,327 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Nissan Urvan
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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17.1%
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine
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16.2%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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14.9%
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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14%
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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12%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.8%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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11.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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