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A478 DRR

1984 Nissan Laurel

Maroon Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Nissan Laurel81,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA478 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 76,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel well/boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f brake hose insecure

whole underside of vehicle undersealed and has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,237 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jul 2022 76,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,764 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 75,355 miles

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 12 May 2014 75,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 19 May 2011 75,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

vehicle exhaust emission limits just met

Pass 28 May 2009 75,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in nearside front steering idle arm pivot

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,142 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 75,142 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
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A478 DRR is a 1984 Nissan Laurel in Maroon with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 81,599 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 Laurel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A478 DRR, 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 42 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A478 DRR is a 1984 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A478 DRR safe to buy?

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