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E738 NUC

1990 Nissan Laurel

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Nissan Laurel136,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 NUC
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,900 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Prop Shaft Center Flange/Bearing Mount Has Play

Fail 16 Apr 2013 86,176 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Prop Shaft Center Flange/Bearing Mount Has Play

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,819 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 83,786 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,455 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,496 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 81,447 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,469 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 75,056 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,056 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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E738 NUC is a 1990 Nissan Laurel in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 136,261 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 E738 NUC, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Laurel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E738 NUC is a 1990 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 23 April 1990.

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