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C331 HBO

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Multi-colour Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,362 mi
Last recorded162,362 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 HBO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 162,362 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

front and rear lower body panels corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

tow bar corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 162,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

front and rear lower body panels corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

tow bar corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 156,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roof (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 156,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roof (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills and o/s rear under floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 149,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

body work deteriorated

front and rear lights deteriorated

front and rear valance corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 149,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

body work deteriorated

front and rear lights deteriorated

front and rear valance corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 140,536 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear valance corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 140,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear valance corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 132,693 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

nearside rear chassis corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2013 132,693 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

nearside rear chassis corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads worn

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 13 May 2011 106,638 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 106,310 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exscive oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 95,427 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,020 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 76,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,959 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 75,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 75,643 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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C331 HBO is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Multi-colour with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C331 HBO, 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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C331 HBO is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 7 February 1986.

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