NissanLaurel MOT results

In 2025, 87.0% of Nissan Laurel MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 70.8% for cars of the same age. 0.0% had at least one dangerous defect (6.0% for cars the same age). The typical Nissan Laurel tested was 34 years old with 77,600 miles. Based on 54 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.

RegisterHow many Nissan Laurel cars are on the road

First-time pass: 87.0%no defects to fix
Cars the same age: 70.8%first-time pass
Fixed at the test: 5.6%passed after repair
Failed: 7.4%needed a retest
Dangerous defect: 0.0%same age 6.0%
Typical mileage: 77,600at the test

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By age at the test

Nissan LaurelAll cars that age

Age	Tests	First-time pass	All cars	Typical miles
5-9 years	2	100.0%	79.1%	70,600
10-14 years	2	100.0%	65.7%	89,300
15-19 years	1	100.0%	57.6%	92,400
20-29 years	13	84.6%	59.6%	78,900
30-39 years	29	82.8%	71.3%	74,100
40+ years	7	100.0%	82.0%	88,800

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Where they’re tested

Colour shows how common the Nissan Laurel is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.

under 0.5×
0.5×–0.8×
0.8×–1.25×
1.25×–2×
2× or more
Fewer than 5 tests
None tested

Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.

Postcode area	Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
BA Bath	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
BB Blackburn	North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
BH Bournemouth	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
BS Bristol	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CB Cambridge	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CM Chelmsford	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
DE Derby	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
DH Durham	North East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
DL Darlington	North East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
DY Dudley	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
E London E	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
EN Enfield	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
EX Exeter	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
FK Falkirk	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
GL Gloucester	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
HD Huddersfield	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
HP Hemel Hempstead	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
IG Ilford	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
IP Ipswich	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
LD Llandrindod Wells	Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
LS Leeds	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
M Manchester	North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
ME Rochester	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
MK Milton Keynes	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NG Nottingham	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NN Northampton	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NR Norwich	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NW London NW	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
OX Oxford	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
PL Plymouth	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
PO Portsmouth	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
RH Redhill	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
RM Romford	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
SM Sutton	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
SS Southend-on-Sea	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
ST Stoke-on-Trent	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
TQ Torquay	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
TR Truro	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–

Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
North East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
East Midlands	5	9.3%	2.0×	–
East of England	11	20.4%	3.8×	–
London	7	13.0%	3.7×	–
South East	7	13.0%	2.0×	–
South West	9	16.7%	2.1×	–

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Where they fail

Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.

Nissan LaurelCars the same age

Lights and electrics7.4%14.5%
Suspension1.9%9.1%
Seat belts and airbags1.9%1.9%
Steering1.9%3.3%
Body and structure1.9%7.1%
Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)1.9%5.9%

A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.

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Most common failures

The 10 defects that failed Nissan Laurel tests most often, as a share of all tests.

Failure	Tests	Cars the same age	vs same age	Marked dangerous
Individual direction indicators: not working Lights and electrics	3.7%	1.1%	3.4×	0.0%
Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension	1.9%	0.7%	2.7×	0.0%
Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Body and structure	1.9%	0.3%	6.3×	0.0%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lights and electrics	1.9%	1.4%	1.4×	0.0%
Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belts and airbags	1.9%	1.0%	1.9×	0.0%
Rear fog lamp: missing Lights and electrics	1.9%	0.1%	19×	0.0%
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lights and electrics	1.9%	1.0%	1.9×	0.0%
Side repeaters: not working Lights and electrics	1.9%	0.8%	2.4×	0.0%
Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering	1.9%	0.9%	2.1×	0.0%
Washers: not working Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)	1.9%	1.7%	1.1×	0.0%

“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.

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Most common advisories

Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.

Advisory	Tests
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases	9.3%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge	7.4%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened	5.6%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive	5.6%
Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)	5.6%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material	5.6%
Track rod end: ball joint has slight play	5.6%
Brake pads: wearing thin	3.7%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing	3.7%
Integral vehicle structure condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced	3.7%

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