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F840 ROO

1989 Nissan Laurel

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Laurel99,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 ROO
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 144,059 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 143,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 143,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 143,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 143,497 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 143,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 143,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,261 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 142,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 141,775 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 141,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 137,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,408 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 134,408 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 131,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,317 miles

slight play in steering flex/coupling

Fail 4 Feb 2011 125,317 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering flex/coupling

Pass 12 Feb 2010 122,144 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 122,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 119,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 119,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 115,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 115,661 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 111,057 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 111,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

avds slight play in steering linkage

nearside front light loose

Pass 23 Feb 2006 107,968 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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F840 ROO is a 1989 Nissan Laurel in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 F840 ROO, 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 F840 ROO registered?

F840 ROO is a 1989 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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