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B262 EOC

1985 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Nissan Bluebird86,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 EOC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 71,333 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer both sills covered heavily with underseal

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,319 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 71,278 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability suspension mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,163 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,819 miles

underside corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,741 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,403 miles

repair to n/s front chassis

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,322 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,224 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery fill cap incorrectly fitted

fuel cap lock missing

surface corrosion on brake servo

Fail 19 May 2008 68,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 68,567 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 68,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 May 2007 67,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B262 EOC is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 B262 EOC, 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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B262 EOC is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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