CarVerify

Free Car Check

A460 VWN

1983 Nissan Laurel

Grey Petrol 2393cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Nissan Laurel98,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA460 VWN
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,509 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,221 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,652 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,543 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 83,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,227 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 80,514 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,514 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,015 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Laurel?

Based on 3,076 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
1,138
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 223
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 106
Brake pipe excessively corroded 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Full Nissan Laurel reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A460 VWN is a 1983 Nissan Laurel in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 98,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Laurel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A460 VWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Laurel typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A460 VWN?

You can check the full history of A460 VWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A460 VWN registered?

A460 VWN is a 1983 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 19 December 1983.

Is A460 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A460 VWN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A460 VWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A460 VWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.