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C316 JCP

1985 Nissan Laurel

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,754 mi
Last recorded32,754 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Nissan Laurel83,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 JCP
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 32,754 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 32,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 32,440 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front -to- rear main pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 32,182 miles

slight under body surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 31,960 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,875 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor,and offside floor. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,620 miles

offside chasis coroding but not in prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,337 miles

slight play rack end offsode

chasis coroding offside

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,008 miles

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

o s centre chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,282 miles

both front inner brake pipe and both axle brake pipes starting to corrode.offside chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,242 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

some fuel pipes are corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,037 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,136 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 27,136 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 26,819 miles

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

front flexible hoses starting to corrode

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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C316 JCP is a 1985 Nissan Laurel in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C316 JCP, 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 C316 JCP registered?

C316 JCP is a 1985 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 16 October 1985.

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