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A527 MTM

1983 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Nissan Bluebird63,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA527 MTM
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

exhaust system is fouling handbrake cable & rear subframe

Fail 10 Jul 2012 100,227 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

exhaust system is fouling handbrake cable & rear subframe

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,750 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 94,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,412 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust knocking on rear subframe

Fail 30 Jun 2010 88,333 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust knocking on rear subframe

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,719 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 82,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,410 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 72,200 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,714 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 67,714 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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A527 MTM is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A527 MTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A527 MTM registered?

A527 MTM is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A527 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A527 MTM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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