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C48 ULH

1986 Nissan Laurel

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan Laurel97,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 ULH
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,771 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,740 miles

Nearside Rear side of boot floor

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,622 miles

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,315 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,636 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,135 miles

advise nearside front floor has a hole caused by corrosion.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,135 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise nearside front floor has a hole caused by corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 60,521 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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C48 ULH is a 1986 Nissan Laurel in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,037 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 C48 ULH, 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 40 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 C48 ULH registered?

C48 ULH is a 1986 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C48 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C48 ULH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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