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B859 DAF

1985 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,441 mi
Last recorded60,441 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Nissan Bluebird86,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB859 DAF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,441 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,441 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion door edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door edge (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 55,256 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,219 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,116 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 49,088 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,659 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,227 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,274 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B859 DAF is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B859 DAF, 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 B859 DAF registered?

B859 DAF is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 10 June 1985.

Is B859 DAF safe to buy?

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