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B714 LUF

1985 Nissan Laurel

Gold Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Laurel83,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB714 LUF
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 121,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 120,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 120,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 120,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 119,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 117,403 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fromt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Full exhaust system deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 117,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 113,596 miles

Both front seat belts fraded slightly.

Both front tyres cracking and worn to limits on inner edges.

Both rear suspension tower showing signs of heavy underseal.

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

Coil springs alround de-graded

Front pads worn to limit.

Hand brake travel high.

Heavy corrosion noted to both front footwell areas.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

N/s Wiper begining to split.

O/S head lamp beam pattern de-graded.

Rear brake balance close to limits.

Suspension showing genral de-grading and wear.

Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

Fail 13 May 2013 113,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Both front seat belts fraded slightly.

Both front tyres cracking and worn to limits on inner edges.

Both rear suspension tower showing signs of heavy underseal.

Coil springs alround de-graded

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

Front pads worn to limit.

Heavy corrosion noted to both front footwell areas.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

N/s Wiper begining to split.

O/S head lamp beam pattern de-graded.

Rear brake balance close to limits.

Suspension showing genral de-grading and wear.

Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,283 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2012 111,283 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 108,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 108,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 104,501 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 104,599 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Corrosion to rear chassis & floors

N/S/F Tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,756 miles

Front chassis legs corroding

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 100,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front chassis legs corroding

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion surfacing under-body of the vehicle.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,330 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

light corrosion present underbody of the vehicle at various places.

Pass 22 May 2006 88,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 83,475 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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B714 LUF is a 1985 Nissan Laurel in Gold with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B714 LUF, 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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B714 LUF is a 1985 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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