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B279 KAO

1985 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Nissan Bluebird86,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB279 KAO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,779 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 94,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,592 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 94,592 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 94,370 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 94,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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B279 KAO is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,100 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 B279 KAO, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B279 KAO registered?

B279 KAO is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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