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D86 SAO

1986 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,596 mi
Last recorded112,596 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Nissan Laurel97,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 SAO
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,596 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 112,594 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion starting nearside & offside front strut top mountings

Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 108,480 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 108,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 107,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 107,134 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 107,134 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 105,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 104,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 103,717 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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D86 SAO is a 1986 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D86 SAO, 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 D86 SAO registered?

D86 SAO is a 1986 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D86 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D86 SAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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