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E481 LEG

1987 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,478 mi
Last recorded179,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 LEG
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 179,478 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 179,462 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 178,578 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 178,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe burst. (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 178,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear arches areas. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 178,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear arches areas. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 177,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

allround corrosion

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r wheel arches covered with tape

oil leak

rear suspention subframe corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2016 177,402 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

allround corrosion

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r wheel arches covered with tape

oil leak

rear suspention subframe corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2015 176,584 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 171,765 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 171,765 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 161,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

body has allround corrosion

n/s/f door has slight corrosion but not causing a sharp edge/surface

n/s/r + o/s/r wheel arches poor condition

n/s/r wheel arch covered with tape

Fail 26 Nov 2013 161,360 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

body has allround corrosion

n/s/f door has slight corrosion but not causing a sharp edge/surface

n/s/r + o/s/r wheel arches poor condition

n/s/r wheel arch covered with tape

Pass 2 Nov 2012 150,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,904 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers poor

Fail 21 Nov 2011 142,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2010 131,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 117,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 117,337 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 103,745 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,220 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear suspension crossmember corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,190 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear flexi brake pipe ferrels corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 78,159 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRALS CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED.(REMOULD)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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E481 LEG is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E481 LEG, 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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E481 LEG is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 14 December 1987.

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