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D824 XMX

1986 Nissan Laurel

Beige Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,038 mi
Last recorded151,038 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Nissan Laurel97,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD824 XMX
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 151,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,523 miles

CAR IS LOWERED

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS UNEVENLY ADJUSTED

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 150,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking FROM PUMP (2.1.5 (a))

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

CAR IS LOWERED

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS UNEVENLY ADJUSTED

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 150,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 150,518 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 150,369 miles

CAR HAS BEEN LOWERED

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 149,722 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 149,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 147,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 146,854 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 145,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 145,153 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside and nearside sill to floor joints corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2005 143,276 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 143,252 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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D824 XMX is a 1986 Nissan Laurel in Beige with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D824 XMX, 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 D824 XMX registered?

D824 XMX is a 1986 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 10 November 1986.

Is D824 XMX safe to buy?

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