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J440 PRD

1991 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,685 mi
Last recorded153,685 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan Bluebird98,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 PRD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 153,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both side wing panel has rust and tape to cover it

Nearside Rear tail lamp slight crack

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four sides (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and bushes worn all four side (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Fail 2 May 2026 153,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both side wing panel has rust and tape to cover it

Nearside Rear tail lamp slight crack

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four sides (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and bushes worn all four side (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 2 May 2025 141,862 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near side and off side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal near side and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 128,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 109,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 109,496 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,831 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 91,824 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 75,759 miles

under seal under body

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,528 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/14 - 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slight ware to edges

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,689 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,256 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken not effecting stability of exhaust system

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

Oil leak slight engine area ()

Pass 12 Jul 2015 48,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,823 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe by chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 47,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,018 miles

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades in poor condition

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2013 47,006 miles

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 light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both wiper blades in poor condition

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,574 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 44,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 42,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,906 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r slight brake inbalance

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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J440 PRD is a 1991 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,067 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 J440 PRD, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J440 PRD is a 1991 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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