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D478 VTF

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD478 VTF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2007 150,782 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 148,599 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 148,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D478 VTF is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D478 VTF, 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 D478 VTF registered?

D478 VTF is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 25 September 1986.

Is D478 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D478 VTF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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