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E282 ELR

1987 Nissan Laurel

Cream Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,828 mi
Last recorded46,828 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Nissan Laurel99,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 ELR
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 46,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,593 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,548 miles

general under body surface rust

Fail 19 Feb 2020 46,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general under body surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,383 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 44,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E282 ELR is a 1987 Nissan Laurel in Cream with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E282 ELR, 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.

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What year was E282 ELR registered?

E282 ELR is a 1987 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E282 ELR safe to buy?

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