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D170 TGD

1987 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,696 mi
Last recorded55,696 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD170 TGD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,696 miles

Both front wiper blade split from ends

Botn rear tyres wall damage

Off side front wiper will need attention

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,451 miles

Both rear tyres damage inner side

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Both rear tyres damage inner side

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,208 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,947 miles

Near side steering rack gaiter will need attention

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 54,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,410 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 54,410 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,004 miles

advice:nearside front door damage front tyres different to rears

Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advice:nearside front door damage front tyres different to rears

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,746 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 53,746 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,173 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 57,173 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,496 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 52,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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D170 TGD is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D170 TGD, 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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D170 TGD is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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