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D439 FPO

1987 Nissan Laurel

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,679 mi
Last recorded75,679 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan Laurel99,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD439 FPO
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sills corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inners sills corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,896 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 72,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NS lower (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,384 miles

front and rear springs modified but not weak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 70,316 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,315 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,381 miles

rear brake check

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,283 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,085 miles

corrosion in front valance

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,591 miles

corrosion in offside front inner sill to floor

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside rear brake performance slightly low

slight brake bind from nearside front

Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion in offside front inner sill to floor

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside rear brake performance slightly low

slight brake bind from nearside front

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,615 miles

O/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 12 Sep 2008 56,615 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,559 miles

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

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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D439 FPO is a 1987 Nissan Laurel in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 99,612 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 D439 FPO, 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 39 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 D439 FPO registered?

D439 FPO is a 1987 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D439 FPO safe to buy?

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