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E468 UKY

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,879 mi
Last recorded65,879 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 UKY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,879 miles

Radiator loose /insecure and showing signs of leakage

Fail 6 Nov 2010 65,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery is insecure

Evidence of water loss to radiator

Radiator is insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,672 miles

Interior mirror is missing

Radiator is in poor condition

Radiator top mount in held by wire

Rear engine/gear box mount requirse replacement

Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,604 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Interior mirror is missing

Radiator is in poor condition

Radiator top mount in held by wire

Rear engine/gear box mount requirse replacement

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,507 miles

Radiator is in poor condition and has visible sign of minor leakage

battery is insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2008 59,507 miles

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

Radiator is in poor condition and has visible sign of minor leakage

battery is insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,287 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 48,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E468 UKY is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E468 UKY, 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 E468 UKY registered?

E468 UKY is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E468 UKY safe to buy?

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