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F401 HFJ

1988 Nissan Laurel

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,373 mi
Last recorded171,373 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Laurel92,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 HFJ
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 171,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis slight corrosion and floors

Pass 17 Oct 2009 168,175 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion on front floors

Fail 10 Oct 2009 168,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion on front floors

Pass 6 Oct 2008 165,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 164,273 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 162,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in ft wheel bearings

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2006 162,317 miles

slight play in ft wheel bearings

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2005 159,251 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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F401 HFJ is a 1988 Nissan Laurel in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F401 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F401 HFJ registered?

F401 HFJ is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F401 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F401 HFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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