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KNK 268Y

1983 Nissan Bluebird

Pink Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

141,498 mi
Last recorded141,498 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1983 Nissan Bluebird63,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNK 268Y
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1983
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 141,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear inner arches slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 141,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner arches slightly corroded

drivers seat mounting loose but not affected by a seat belt.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 141,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s rear inner wings corroded req att soon boot trims fitted brake fluid low

Pass 14 Nov 2005 136,193 miles

only drivers seat fitted n/s/head lamp on legal limit

Fail 11 Oct 2005 136,131 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

n/s t/rod end worn

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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KNK 268Y is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird in Pink with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 63,115 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 KNK 268Y, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNK 268Y registered?

KNK 268Y is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 June 1983.

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