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E480 NDH

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,298 mi
Last recorded122,298 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 NDH
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,298 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 122,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,045 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 115,045 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of lower outer sill (5.2.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 105,552 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,679 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 104,650 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,431 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 102,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 101,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 95,561 miles

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

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

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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E480 NDH is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E480 NDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E480 NDH registered?

E480 NDH is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E480 NDH safe to buy?

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