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C416 LGK

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,539 mi
Last recorded56,539 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 LGK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 56,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,109 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 51,109 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,970 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,374 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 35,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 35,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

creaking noise from front when jacking up and letting down sounds from anti roll bar bushes but no excessive play

slight play in rack knuckles

very slight play in n/s/r top strut mount

Fail 8 Apr 2010 35,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,879 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 31,879 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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C416 LGK is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C416 LGK, 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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C416 LGK is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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