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N510 AMS

1996 Nissan Laurel

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

68,401 mi
Last recorded68,401 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 AMS
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2022 68,401 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body has slight corrosion

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm bushes - recommend immediate replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area - recommend immediate attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 68,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,968 miles

vehicle is non-standard

windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle is non-standard

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2013 67,702 miles

Non cat emissions test carried out (1991 Engine fitted)

Roll cage fitted/seats and belts removed

Vehicle heavily modified

Windscreen chipped

Windscreen cracked at bottom - not in driver view of the road

Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 63,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,645 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 45,639 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 43,856 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise oil leak from gear box.

tapley brake test performed .4wd -permanent.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,569 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 34,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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N510 AMS is a 1996 Nissan Laurel in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N510 AMS, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Laurel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N510 AMS is a 1996 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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