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E609 LYR

1988 Nissan Laurel

Cream Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,097 mi
Last recorded125,097 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Laurel92,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE609 LYR
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 125,097 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 125,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 124,589 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 124,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 124,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 118,691 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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E609 LYR is a 1988 Nissan Laurel in Cream with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 92,185 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 E609 LYR, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E609 LYR is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E609 LYR safe to buy?

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