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C187 XJT

1985 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Nissan Laurel83,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC187 XJT
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres have small cracks on inside wall

Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,070 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres have small cracks on inside wall

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,203 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 95,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,040 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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C187 XJT is a 1985 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C187 XJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C187 XJT registered?

C187 XJT is a 1985 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 7 December 1985.

Is C187 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C187 XJT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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