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J741 WHB

2001 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,244 mi
Last recorded159,244 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Bluebird90,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ741 WHB
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 159,244 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

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

general body corrosion

n/s/f tyre low on outter edge

rear diff leaking

uable to inspect front pads

Pass 14 Nov 2013 158,848 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE ONLY JUST PASSED 27%

Front exhaust system corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to perish.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 158,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust system corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to perish.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 158,641 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

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

both outter sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 158,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outter sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 158,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 157,574 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 155,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 152,357 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 152,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 142,627 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 142,627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 135,577 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 135,575 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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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J741 WHB is a 2001 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 90,741 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 J741 WHB, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J741 WHB is a 2001 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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