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D497 FNG

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD497 FNG
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,915 miles

Rear n/side tyre worn

bodywork poor

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,912 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear n/side tyre worn

bodywork poor

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,560 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrotion

Sliight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,072 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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D497 FNG is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D497 FNG, 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 D497 FNG registered?

D497 FNG is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D497 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D497 FNG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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