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UBP 235M

1973 Nissan Laurel

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,816 mi
Last recorded9,816 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBP 235M
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 9,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 9,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 9,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 9,681 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 7,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 7,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 7,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 7,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,649 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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UBP 235M is a 1973 Nissan Laurel in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UBP 235M, 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 53 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UBP 235M registered?

UBP 235M is a 1973 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 23 August 1973.

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