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SYG 221W

1981 Nissan Laurel

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYG 221W
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,756 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,005 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 96,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings IDLER (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure BOOT (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,103 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

brake pipes light corrosion

hand brake cable rusty

some suspension bushes weak

brake discs corroded

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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SYG 221W is a 1981 Nissan Laurel in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SYG 221W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYG 221W registered?

SYG 221W is a 1981 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is SYG 221W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYG 221W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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