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DNK 854Y

1982 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,325 mi
Last recorded47,325 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Nissan Laurel64,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 854Y
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,103 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diff leaking

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,498 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,209 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,872 miles

oil leak/

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,746 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,594 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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DNK 854Y is a 1982 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,930 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 DNK 854Y, 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 44 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 DNK 854Y registered?

DNK 854Y is a 1982 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is DNK 854Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNK 854Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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