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B108 YYL

1985 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,769 mi
Last recorded49,769 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Nissan Bluebird86,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 YYL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,769 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 49,769 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 49,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,983 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 48,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 48,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,969 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 47,966 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 47,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 45,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 44,769 miles

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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B108 YYL is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B108 YYL, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B108 YYL registered?

B108 YYL is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B108 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B108 YYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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