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E970 ABA

1988 Nissan Laurel

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,255 mi
Last recorded166,255 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Laurel92,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 ABA
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 166,255 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 166,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 159,771 miles

advise offside rear brake flexible hose is replaced soon-- ferrel getting rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2006 159,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 154,419 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 154,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E970 ABA is a 1988 Nissan Laurel in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E970 ABA, 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 E970 ABA registered?

E970 ABA is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E970 ABA safe to buy?

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