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C268 DYV

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC268 DYV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,817 miles

n/s/f door is corroded vastly.

o/s/f wing is damaged.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,816 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f door is corroded vastly.

o/s/f wing is damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,441 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on the nearside front door

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,994 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 649,947 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 62,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,071 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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C268 DYV is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C268 DYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C268 DYV registered?

C268 DYV is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C268 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C268 DYV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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