MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))
1, surface corrosion underside attacking components.2,crack in screen outside zone a.
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
1, surface corrosion underside attacking components.2,crack in screen outside zone a.
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak dampers both (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions not tested silencer blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
1, red surface corrosion underside attacking components .2, crack in screen outside zone a.3,bodywork showing signs of deterioration.
1, bodywork damage evident, 2, power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion.3,slight play in n/s front suspention top.4, surface corrosion underside generally.
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated and off side front floors holed and corrosive (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail and off side front brake hose banjos and ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
1, bodywork damage evident. 2, power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion. 3, n/s reverse light in op. 4, number plate lights dim. 5, rear brake back plates corroded.6, surface corrision underside generally.
Body has slight corrosion has general (age related) corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Braking system leaking front to rear at rear (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion has general (age related) corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Nissan Laurel?
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F550 YOX is a 1988 Nissan Laurel in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 92,185 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 F550 YOX, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F550 YOX is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 3 November 1988.
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