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A26 LWY

1983 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,532 mi
Last recorded45,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Nissan Bluebird63,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 LWY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,532 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 45,530 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,938 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 44,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,353 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Nissan Bluebird?

Based on 72,347 MOT tests across 15,952 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,460
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
15,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 5,085
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,025
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,022
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,871
Steering rack gaiter split 2,468
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A26 LWY is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 63,115 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 Bluebird fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 5,085 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Bluebird typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 43 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A26 LWY registered?

A26 LWY is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A26 LWY safe to buy?

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