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F218 LKE

1989 Nissan Laurel

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,951 mi
Last recorded221,951 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Nissan Laurel99,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 LKE
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2021 221,951 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2021 221,951 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2020 221,381 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 219,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 218,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 217,933 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 8 Mar 2016 215,876 miles

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

slight corrosion under car, no fault at time of test.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 215,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight corrosion under car, no fault at time of test.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 214,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 214,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 213,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 213,013 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 211,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 209,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 208,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 206,269 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED,BUT SECURED.

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

cracked to nearside of the windscreen ,but not within wiper area.

offside front door ducktaped,to conceal corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 201,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 197,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 197,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 192,376 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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F218 LKE is a 1989 Nissan Laurel in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 99,194 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 F218 LKE, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Laurel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F218 LKE registered?

F218 LKE is a 1989 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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