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D257 LKM

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD257 LKM
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 71,091 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both number plates faded

front brakes pulling to offside 21%

Pass 29 Jun 2005 66,470 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 66,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D257 LKM is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,804 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 D257 LKM, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D257 LKM registered?

D257 LKM is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D257 LKM safe to buy?

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