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E499 DAP

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE499 DAP
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front commercial tyre fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front commercial tyre fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 88,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,354 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,339 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,273 miles

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,789 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,355 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,355 miles

Oil leak

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

van tyre fitted to offside front wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,349 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,673 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,586 miles

n/s front tyre getting low.

o/s rear outer sill corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 70,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre getting low.

o/s rear outer sill corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 68,293 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,225 miles

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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E499 DAP is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E499 DAP, 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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E499 DAP is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 December 1987.

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