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E888 LEW

1988 Nissan Laurel

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Laurel92,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 LEW
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 55,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,641 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 53,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 52,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner sill rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive rubber pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,050 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

inner sills rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2021 52,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,606 miles

o/s inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,905 miles

inner sill offside rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 49,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

inner sill offside rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,195 miles

all four tyres fitted to car are perishing on sidewall shoulders

Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,814 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,291 miles

N/S wiper split.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,291 miles

N/S wiper split.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,454 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 35,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,389 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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E888 LEW is a 1988 Nissan Laurel in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 E888 LEW, 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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What year was E888 LEW registered?

E888 LEW is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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