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C12 JPN

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 JPN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,535 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 54,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rad is insecure

Pass 8 May 2014 54,963 miles

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

Oil leak

rad is insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,022 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

crack in front number plate

oil leak

radiator insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,022 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

crack in front number plate

oil leak

radiator insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

slight uneven increase on rear brake application

Pass 12 May 2011 52,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2010 51,141 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perrished on sidwalls

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside front wing damaged

Offside rear outer sill seam damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perrished on sidwalls

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside front wing damaged

Offside rear outer sill seam damaged

Pass 9 May 2009 50,045 miles

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

front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 8 May 2009 50,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,401 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perrished

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,401 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perrished

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2007 48,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre cracking and starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 28 Apr 2006 46,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracking and starting to perish on sidewalls

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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C12 JPN is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 91,858 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 C12 JPN, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C12 JPN is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 24 May 1986.

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