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B696 DGH

1985 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,875 mi
Last recorded146,875 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Laurel83,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 DGH
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 146,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 140,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 140,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 138,595 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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B696 DGH is a 1985 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 83,401 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 B696 DGH, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B696 DGH registered?

B696 DGH is a 1985 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 20 March 1985.

Is B696 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B696 DGH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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