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D173 HFX

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 HFX
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,012 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,264 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,024 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.61% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,402 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tick over high

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,743 miles

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

front exhaust mount bracket detatched from front pipe

nearside door mirror glass poor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,734 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front exhaust mount bracket detatched from front pipe

nearside door mirror glass poor

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,622 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,081 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside door mirror glass has poor view to rear

nearside wiper blade split but still effective

rear foot brakes out of balance

repair tape to nearside front bumper

Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,587 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

passenger door mirror galss gives poor view to the rear.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,587 miles

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

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

passenger door mirror galss gives poor view to the rear.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 51,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,661 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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D173 HFX is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D173 HFX, 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 D173 HFX registered?

D173 HFX is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D173 HFX safe to buy?

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