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D115 BNR

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,578 mi
Last recorded83,578 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 BNR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,763 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 61,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 56,829 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,230 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 52,230 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 48,315 miles

advise offside front outer cv gaitor small leak

Pass 27 May 2010 43,424 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 43,424 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 39,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 34,983 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 34,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

damage to nearside front door mirror

Pass 21 May 2007 30,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 May 2006 25,027 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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D115 BNR is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D115 BNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D115 BNR registered?

D115 BNR is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 April 1987.

Is D115 BNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D115 BNR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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