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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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.
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.
slight play in steering rack
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
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)
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)
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)
Front chassis legs corroding
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
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.
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.
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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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