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D140 DLR

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,687 mi
Last recorded68,687 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 DLR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,687 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,142 miles

Both front outer steering gaiter clips missing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,142 miles

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

Both front outer steering gaiter clips missing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,374 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes heavily undersealed

power steering pipes corroded

slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2007 62,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,626 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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D140 DLR is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D140 DLR, 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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What year was D140 DLR registered?

D140 DLR is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is D140 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D140 DLR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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