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GVF 502Y

1983 Nissan Laurel

Gold Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Nissan Laurel98,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 502Y
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 75,623 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 75,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,585 miles

Nearside steering idle bush has slight movement

Fail 12 Apr 2022 75,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside steering idle bush has slight movement

Fail 9 Jan 2020 75,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idle bush has slight movement

Pass 22 Sep 2018 75,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,032 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,026 miles

Front registration plate insecure damage (6.3.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,961 miles

front number plate damage

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,908 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 74,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 74,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

O/S mirror taped up for support

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,898 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,404 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 71,723 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,073 miles

Oil leak

slight corrotion offside front not within 30cm of a perscrided area

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,263 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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GVF 502Y is a 1983 Nissan Laurel in Gold with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 98,328 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 GVF 502Y, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVF 502Y registered?

GVF 502Y is a 1983 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is GVF 502Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 502Y shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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