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A79 PWS

1983 Nissan Bluebird

Brown Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1983 Nissan Bluebird63,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 PWS
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides have play and bushes have perished,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both sill panel outer have slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edges slightly bald,may require to attention

o/s/f door,bottom has slightly corroded

o/s/f sill panel top section has slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch has slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 92,418 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides have play and bushes have perished,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both sill panel outer have slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edges slightly bald,may require to attention

o/s/f door,bottom has slightly corroded

o/s/f sill panel top section has slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch has slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 88,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,084 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,616 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 816,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,150 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Near side front tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake pads worn low

Near side front tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,027 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2011 78,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,467 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings perishing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust rubber mountings perishing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2006 76,900 miles

Corrosion on off side front chasis leg

Rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 9 Dec 2005 7,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

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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A79 PWS is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird in Brown with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A79 PWS, 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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A79 PWS is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 5 September 1983.

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