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RFT 893Y

1982 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,251 mi
Last recorded37,251 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Nissan Bluebird67,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFT 893Y
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,251 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,848 miles

advise all brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,827 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer rubber hangers advise changing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,254 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,812 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,812 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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RFT 893Y is a 1982 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 67,392 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 RFT 893Y, 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 44 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 RFT 893Y registered?

RFT 893Y is a 1982 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is RFT 893Y safe to buy?

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