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F597 YOX

1989 Nissan Laurel

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,976 mi
Last recorded92,976 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Laurel99,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 YOX
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 92,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 92,434 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 91,791 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 88,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,649 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,906 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,489 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,489 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,093 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 87,093 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,905 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 86,905 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 85,123 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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F597 YOX is a 1989 Nissan Laurel in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F597 YOX, 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 F597 YOX registered?

F597 YOX is a 1989 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F597 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F597 YOX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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