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D218 BEF

1987 Nissan Laurel

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,698 mi
Last recorded145,698 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan Laurel99,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 BEF
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 145,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 145,297 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 145,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NSF Top Strut mount corroeded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 145,097 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NSF Top Strut mount corroeded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 145,088 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NSF Top Strut Mount Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 144,896 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective cannot access fuel filler cap (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,889 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 144,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 144,883 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 144,700 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight leak from auto transmission

Pass 6 Sep 2012 144,700 miles

slight leak from auto transmission

Pass 14 Apr 2009 144,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 144,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 142,572 miles

nsf spring moving in carrier on lock to lock

Fail 2 Sep 2006 142,470 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D218 BEF is a 1987 Nissan Laurel in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 99,612 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 D218 BEF, 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 39 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 D218 BEF registered?

D218 BEF is a 1987 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D218 BEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D218 BEF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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