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F229 HTA

1988 Nissan Laurel

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,326 mi
Last recorded77,326 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Laurel92,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 HTA
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,326 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 77,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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F229 HTA is a 1988 Nissan Laurel in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F229 HTA, 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 F229 HTA registered?

F229 HTA is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 23 December 1988.

Is F229 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F229 HTA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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