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BLU 312D

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,819 mi
Last recorded104,819 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 312D
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 104,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre has previous signs of fouling

wiper blade smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,312 miles

Direction indicator insecure both sides front side repeaters slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has previous signs of fouling to body

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2023 102,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes at suspension turret (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded near wheel arch

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced c post and sill slightly corroded and has a welding repair near the door catch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

all four sills near jacking points slightly corroded

both sides rear no. plate lights slightly dim

front brake pads low

rear seat back rest slightly loose

Fail 21 Dec 2023 102,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes at suspension turret (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded near wheel arch

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced c post and sill slightly corroded and has a welding repair near the door catch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

all four sills near jacking points slightly corroded

both sides rear no. plate lights slightly dim

front brake pads low

rear seat back rest slightly loose

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,644 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar corroded and front antiroll bar has slight damage to the offside due to repeated intermittent fouling on ground (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear link and mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear engine stabiliser mounting bush slight perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced C post distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded behind wing but visible through hole in wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all four jacking pints corroded and damaged slightly

both sides front brake flexi hoses secured by alternative means

both sides front wings corroded at arches and corroded+ holed nearest to lower of "A" post

both sides rear back plates corroded on outer circumference

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded slightly

nearside of power steering rack damp around ram/boot area

rear seat and backrest have slight play at fixing points but retained in anchored points

Fail 26 Nov 2022 101,644 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch corroded casing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar corroded and front antiroll bar has slight damage to the offside due to repeated intermittent fouling on ground (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear link and mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear engine stabiliser mounting bush slight perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced C post distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded behind wing but visible through hole in wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all four jacking pints corroded and damaged slightly

both sides front brake flexi hoses secured by alternative means

both sides front wings corroded at arches and corroded+ holed nearest to lower of "A" post

both sides rear back plates corroded on outer circumference

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded slightly

nearside of power steering rack damp around ram/boot area

rear seat and backrest have slight play at fixing points but retained in anchored points

Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,554 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,521 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and wheel arches.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 87,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and wheel arches.

Fail 26 Jan 2019 87,224 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high wheel arch;s rusting [advice] (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,533 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,073 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,304 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,023 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,368 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 71,368 miles

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

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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BLU 312D is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,083 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 BLU 312D, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLU 312D is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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