MOT Status
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76,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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) ()
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
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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))
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)
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)
some play in o/s/f top strut mount
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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