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D401 JWU

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,248 mi
Last recorded144,248 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD401 JWU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 144,248 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 144,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 133,131 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 133,127 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

radiator very badly deteriorated

windscreen slightly scored by worn wiper o/s

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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D401 JWU is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D401 JWU, 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 D401 JWU registered?

D401 JWU is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 22 October 1986.

Is D401 JWU safe to buy?

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