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C562 SMV

1985 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,183 mi
Last recorded72,183 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Laurel83,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 SMV
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,183 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 71,886 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front mirror sharp edges

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear petrol flap missing

Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Washers in-op (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper split (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator and above starter motor ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover sharp edges ()

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Petrol flap missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,344 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,344 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,207 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 56,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,603 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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C562 SMV is a 1985 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C562 SMV, 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 C562 SMV registered?

C562 SMV is a 1985 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C562 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 SMV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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