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E601 VVU

1987 Nissan Laurel

Cream Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan Laurel99,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE601 VVU
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 89,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in top colomn joint under bonnet

Fail 18 Oct 2006 89,859 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in top colomn joint under bonnet

Pass 17 Oct 2005 86,578 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 85,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E601 VVU is a 1987 Nissan Laurel in Cream with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E601 VVU, 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 E601 VVU registered?

E601 VVU is a 1987 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E601 VVU safe to buy?

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