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F550 YOX

1988 Nissan Laurel

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,152 mi
Last recorded153,152 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Laurel92,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 YOX
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,152 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 153,152 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 152,333 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 151,634 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 151,634 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 151,316 miles

1, surface corrosion underside attacking components.2,crack in screen outside zone a.

Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,315 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 151,315 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,297 miles

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.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 150,297 miles

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.

Pass 8 May 2017 148,996 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 148,994 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 148,564 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 148,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 146,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 145,428 miles

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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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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What year was F550 YOX registered?

F550 YOX is a 1988 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 3 November 1988.

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