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E778 MME

1987 Nissan Laurel

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,497 mi
Last recorded49,497 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan Laurel99,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 MME
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 47,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,058 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,214 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,650 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,710 miles

o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 42,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,762 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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E778 MME is a 1987 Nissan Laurel in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 E778 MME, 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 E778 MME registered?

E778 MME is a 1987 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E778 MME safe to buy?

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