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C548 JOO

1986 Nissan Laurel

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,106 mi
Last recorded60,106 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Nissan Laurel97,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 JOO
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,106 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2026 59,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen slight cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 59,319 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,186 miles

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

Rear Rear axle oil seal

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,274 miles

front tie bar bushes perrished and noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,100 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,689 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,937 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 49,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,213 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,912 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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C548 JOO is a 1986 Nissan Laurel in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C548 JOO, 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.

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What year was C548 JOO registered?

C548 JOO is a 1986 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C548 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C548 JOO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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