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B140 MBY

1984 Nissan Laurel

Multi-colour Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,796 mi
Last recorded147,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Nissan Laurel81,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB140 MBY
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 147,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 146,459 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 146,456 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B140 MBY is a 1984 Nissan Laurel in Multi-colour with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B140 MBY, 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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What year was B140 MBY registered?

B140 MBY is a 1984 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 4 October 1984.

Is B140 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B140 MBY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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