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MEG 494W

1981 Nissan Laurel

Gold Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

44,573 mi
Last recorded44,573 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 494W
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,919 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,560 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 43,560 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 43,010 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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MEG 494W is a 1981 Nissan Laurel in Gold with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MEG 494W, 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 45 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MEG 494W registered?

MEG 494W is a 1981 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is MEG 494W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEG 494W shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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