Nissan Urvan (1993)
1993 Nissan Urvan
CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 1993 Nissan Urvan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Nissan Urvan has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 49.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, making it a genuinely unreliable proposition for buyers. With 9.6% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects, these vans pose real safety concerns and warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
These Urvans are typically high-mileage vehicles, averaging 141,477 miles, and that mileage burden shows: each car picks up an average of 1.5 failures and 5.3 advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for substantial repair work and have a trusted mechanic conduct a full structural and safety inspection before committing.
What to check before buying a 1993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (88%) | 129 | 49.6% | 1.6 |
| Petrol (12%) | 17 | 52.8% | 0.71 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 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 1993 Nissan Urvan vehicles fall between 114,762 and 178,716 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 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%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.8%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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