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YRG 501V

1979 Nissan Laurel

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,270 mi
Last recorded65,270 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 Nissan Laurel61,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRG 501V
MakeNissan
ModelLaurel
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2006 65,270 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake balance near limit = 23%

Fail 24 Jun 2006 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake balance close to limit = 23%

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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YRG 501V is a 1979 Nissan Laurel in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Nissan Laurel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 61,540 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 YRG 501V, 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 47 years old, this Nissan Laurel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRG 501V registered?

YRG 501V is a 1979 Nissan Laurel, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is YRG 501V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRG 501V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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