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B144 JBD

1985 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,731 mi
Last recorded39,731 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Nissan Bluebird86,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 JBD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wheelarch corroded

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 36,167 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,713 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 35,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 35,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,981 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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B144 JBD is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B144 JBD, 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 B144 JBD registered?

B144 JBD is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B144 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B144 JBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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