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C480 BJT

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 BJT
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,196 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/f body damage

o/s/r chassi slight corrosion

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2012 101,196 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/f body damage

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r chassi slight corrosion

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,702 miles

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

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

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

off side rear chaasis leg has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

off side front wing damage

off side rear chassis leg slight corrsion

Fail 19 Jul 2010 100,139 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

off side front wing damage

off side rear chassis leg slight corrsion

Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,568 miles

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f wing damage

o/s/r chassi slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2008 98,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 98,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 98,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

n/s/r floor slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,005 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 97,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 106,752 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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C480 BJT is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C480 BJT, 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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What year was C480 BJT registered?

C480 BJT is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 14 June 1986.

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