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E314 CJR

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

315,216 mi
Last recorded315,216 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE314 CJR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 315,216 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor corroded

light stalk intm fault

Pass 21 Jan 2021 306,301 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 300,632 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

floor corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 294,607 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

floor corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 289,611 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor+sills corroded

o/s/r+n/s/r inner arches corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 286,894 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

front floor corroded.both sills corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 281,738 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

floor corroded+rear chassis corroded

o/s/r+n/s/r wheel arches corroded+weak metal

Pass 25 Jul 2014 277,321 miles

floor corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s+n/s sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 274,099 miles

front+rear chassis corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s+n/s sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 271,268 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s+n/s sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 267,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f strut slightly catches when turned

n/s/f+o/s/f inner arches corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 263,289 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f strut top catches slightly when turned

Fail 9 Jul 2010 263,281 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f strut top catches slightly when turned

Pass 13 Jul 2009 257,482 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 257,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 252,137 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 252,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 248,063 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 248,063 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 240,982 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s sill corroded+weak metal

Pass 8 Jul 2005 235,120 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2005 235,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E314 CJR is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E314 CJR, 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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E314 CJR is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 29 October 1987.

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