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E984 KHY

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,348 mi
Last recorded142,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE984 KHY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 142,348 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 142,348 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 142,050 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside headlight poor image

offside front floor corroded

offside rear inner wing to sill corroded

oil leak

play in rack

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2019 142,034 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside front brake pipe burst and leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside headlight poor image

offside front floor corroded

offside rear inner wing to sill corroded

oil leak

play in rack

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,593 miles

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

offside front flexi hose perished

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2018 141,590 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

offside front flexi hose perished

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,249 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 140,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill breaking away (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 138,417 miles

offside floor to sill

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front outer cv boot leaking

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 138,393 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper door pillar (5.2.6)

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

offside floor to sill

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front outer cv boot leaking

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 136,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside front ball joint dust cover split

offside front outer cv boot leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2015 136,169 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside front ball joint dust cover split

offside front outer cv boot leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,574 miles

Front crossmember rusty

Nearside & offside rear shocker's slight leak

Nearside rear inner wing to sill rusty

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover

Offside outer cv boot leaking

Offside outer sill rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 132,744 miles

Centre exhaust rusty & leaking

Nearside & offside outer cv boots perrished

Nearside rear door pillar rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside floor to sill rusty

Offside outer sill rusty

Offside rear brake back plate rusty

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jul 2012 130,992 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brakes slight fluctuation

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Jul 2012 130,991 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 126,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 123,198 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 123,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 119,383 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 119,383 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 116,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 116,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 112,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 108,291 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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E984 KHY is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E984 KHY, 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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E984 KHY is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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