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A795 JLU

1984 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,555 mi
Last recorded89,555 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Nissan Laurel81,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA795 JLU
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,555 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock leg holder excessively corroded, rust holes showing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge on arch outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge on arch outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge on arch outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple non structural rust holes showing under car, advise looking at them asap

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,861 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded and require attention

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded and require attention

Steering system has slight play

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 88,765 miles

All outer wheel arches corroded, starting to form sharp edges - advise attention

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear corroded and slight blow

General underbody corrosion

Nearside front inner/outer sill holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Nearside rear inner/outer previous weld repair

Offside front inner/outer sill holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Offside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Offside rear inner/outer sill previous weld repair

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering system

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,950 miles

All outer wheel arches corroded, starting to form sharp edges - advise attention

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside front inner/outer sill holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Nearside rear inner/outer previous weld repair

Offside front inner/outer sill holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Offside rear inner sill previous weld repair

Offside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

repairs to o/s outer sill

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2019 87,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All outer wheel arches corroded, starting to form sharp edges - advise attention

General underbody corrosion

Nearside front inner/outer sill holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Nearside rear inner/outer previous weld repair

Offside front inner/outer sill holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Offside rear inner sill previous weld repair

Offside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not near any prescribed areas - advise attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,286 miles

all wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front lower wings corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,997 miles

Both front closing sills/inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Corrosion to all wheel arches - covered in tape

General underbody corrosion

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust in poor condition - covered in repair paste

Slight play in steering system

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2017 85,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front closing sills/inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Corrosion to all wheel arches - covered in tape

General underbody corrosion

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust in poor condition - covered in repair paste

Slight play in steering system

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,461 miles

all tyres on limit on edges

both closing and outersills corroded

movement in steering

oil leaks

wheel arches corroded and taped

Fail 6 Mar 2016 84,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres on limit on edges

both closing and outersills corroded

movement in steering

oil leaks

wheel arches corroded and taped

Pass 15 Mar 2015 83,088 miles

all tyres worn low 2mm (recommend replacements)

all wheel arches corroded

brake fluid level below maximum

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Mar 2014 81,367 miles

all wheel arches corroding

both rear tyres worn low 2mm

brake fluid level below maximum

front tyres worn low on edges

handbrake linkage worn

oil leak from rear axel and gearbox

rear exhaust box in poor condition slight blow

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,922 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

oil leaks from gearbox

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

wear in handbrake linkage

Fail 10 Mar 2013 79,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

oil leaks from gearbox

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

wear in handbrake linkage

Pass 11 Mar 2012 78,181 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low 2mm

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

slight freeplay in steering box

both outer sills corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2011 76,288 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight endfloat in both rear wheelbearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Mar 2010 174,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2009 72,599 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,811 miles

general body and chassis corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 67,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,639 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
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A795 JLU is a 1984 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A795 JLU, 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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A795 JLU is a 1984 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 27 April 1984.

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