MOT Status
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136,256 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
power steering pipes corroded
underside generally corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
power steering pipes corroded
underside generally corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake pipe secured with wire tie
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
power steering pipes corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front brake hoses insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear nail in tyre
CENTER PROPSHAFT BEARING DETERIORATED
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Unable to see front pads.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Unable to see brake pads.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Unable to see brake pads.
no plate lights fading
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Unable to adequately see front brake pads to make a judgement on wear.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Unable to adequately see front brake pads to make a judgement on wear.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Nissan Laurel?
Based on 3,076 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E401 TVM is a 1987 Nissan Laurel in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 E401 TVM, 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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E401 TVM is a 1987 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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