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E271 PWY

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,545 mi
Last recorded150,545 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 PWY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 150,545 miles

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE PLAY O/S RACK

long handbrake travel

n/s wash poor aim

Fail 30 Mar 2011 150,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE PLAY O/S RACK

long handbrake travel

n/s wash poor aim

Pass 23 Mar 2010 149,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension bushers perished.

bad oil leak on engine.

both head light beams poor.

both side rear wheel archers corroded.

condesation in both rear lights.

rear vallence corroded and holed.

steering rack worn.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 149,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension bushers perished.

bad oil leak on engine.

both head light beams poor.

both side rear wheel archers corroded.

condesation in both rear lights.

rear vallence corroded and holed.

steering rack worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 148,913 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front suspension related bushers perished.

all rear anti roll bar related bushers perished.

all tyres VERY BADLY cracking.

corrosion to both side rear wheel archers.

corrosion to n/s/r chassie.

holes in front valance near engine mounting.

holes in n/s/r vallance.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 148,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front suspension related bushers perished.

all rear anti roll bar related bushers perished.

all tyres VERY BADLY cracking.

battery insecure.

corrosion to both side rear wheel archers.

corrosion to n/s/r chassie.

holes in front valance near engine mounting.

holes in n/s/r vallance.

o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 147,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE.PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK

both front strut casings corroded

heavy corrosion n/s/r arch

heavy corrosion on rear suspension components

tow bar badly holed

Fail 27 Mar 2008 147,384 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE.PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK

both front strut casings corroded

heavy corrosion n/s/r arch

heavy corrosion on rear suspension components

tow bar badly holed

Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

windscreen cracked †wear in steering rack †corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 27 Mar 2007 145,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch.

windsceen cracked. † wear in steering rack.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 143,702 miles

corrosion nsr chassis †nsf door stiff

Fail 22 Mar 2006 143,680 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f door stiff to open †n/s/r & filler mount area corroded †strong advise fuel filler pipe holed

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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E271 PWY is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E271 PWY, 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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E271 PWY is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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