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D161 PTA

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 PTA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,850 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 83,850 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,551 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 77,505 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,992 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 72,992 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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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D161 PTA is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D161 PTA, 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 D161 PTA registered?

D161 PTA is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is D161 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 PTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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