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D123 OYA

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Maroon Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,570 mi
Last recorded156,570 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 OYA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 156,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear of the vehicle has been extensively welded and undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 147,098 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

complete underside coated in underseal including components

Fail 7 Sep 2022 147,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at connection between rear silencer and mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete underside coated in underseal including components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 140,426 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 140,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 140,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner scill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 140,328 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 134,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,869 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 128,846 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,074 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 108,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed also not allowing full inspection of body repairs.

Fail 16 Jul 2016 108,905 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed also not allowing full inspection of body repairs.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 108,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,418 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 107,418 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 105,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 104,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 104,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,716 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 102,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,563 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 101,563 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 98,845 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 98,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 95,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,398 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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D123 OYA is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Maroon with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D123 OYA, 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.

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D123 OYA is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 16 February 1987.

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