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HNZ 5238

1988 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Nissan Laurel92,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 5238
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,863 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 106,863 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 106,093 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 106,093 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 82,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 73,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 70,187 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 70,187 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 67,418 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 67,412 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HNZ 5238 is a 1988 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HNZ 5238, 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 HNZ 5238 registered?

HNZ 5238 is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is HNZ 5238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNZ 5238 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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