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E606 BFT

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Red Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE606 BFT
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,936 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,907 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 85,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,885 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise wheel arches have corrosion no edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise corrosion to all wheel arches no sharp edges

advise exhaust has slight leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise corrosion to all wheel arches no sharp edges

advise exhaust has slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,726 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 85,692 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 85,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,568 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 86,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 85,511 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor 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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E606 BFT is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E606 BFT, 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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E606 BFT is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 4 September 1987.

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