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MNP 156T

1979 Nissan Laurel

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Nissan Laurel61,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNP 156T
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,315 miles

20% front brake imbalance o/s lower

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 99,315 miles

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

20% front brake imbalance o/s lower

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,307 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,302 miles

rear brake application uneven Nearside lower (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake sticking on a little

Some front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Noisy offside front brake

Some front and rear brake inbalance and fluctuation

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake sticking on a little

Some corrosion offside rear outside prescribed area

Weak headlamp aim patterns

Fail 15 Jul 2014 99,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake sticking on

Weak headlamp aim patterns

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,068 miles

Nearside rear brake effort lower by 24%

Fail 3 Jul 2012 99,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake effort lower by 24%

Pass 26 Jul 2011 99,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 99,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,037 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 99,037 miles

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

Under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,957 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Uderside of vehicle heavily covered with surface corrosion

fuel pipes to rear slightly corroded

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2008 98,943 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

carb mixture a little rich (o.k) for mot

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,936 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 98,925 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 98,826 miles

off side rear suspension low

Fail 26 Jul 2005 98,826 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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MNP 156T is a 1979 Nissan Laurel in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 61,540 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 MNP 156T, 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 47 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNP 156T registered?

MNP 156T is a 1979 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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