1988 Nissan Bluebird MOT Results

Nissan Bluebird, registered in 1988

55.5% pass rate

from 339 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Bluebird is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Suspension
- 8.6% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 8.6% fail on Front drive shafts (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
    - 8.6% fail on Constant velocity joints (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 4.4% fail on Component mounting
  - 0.59% fail on Spring mounting
  - 0.29% fail on Subframe mounting
- 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Attachment
  - 0.59% fail on Pins / bushes
- 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 2.7% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.5% fail on Pins / bushes
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
- 0.88% fail on Wheel bearings
  - 0.88% fail on Rear
- 0.29% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.29% fail on Condition
14% fail on Brakes
- 8.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.7% fail on Rear wheels
  - 3.5% fail on Front wheels
  - 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 7.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 6.5% fail on Components
    - 5.6% fail on Pipes
    - 0.59% fail on Hoses
    - 0.59% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.59% fail on Leaks
- 0.88% fail on Hub components
  - 0.29% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.29% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.29% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.59% fail on Parking brake
  - 0.59% fail on Condition
12% fail on Lighting and signalling (48% better than other 1988 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate
- 2.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp
- 2.4% fail on Position lamps
  - 2.4% fail on Front lamps
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (73% better than other 1988 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 1988 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 1988 cars)
    - 0.59% fail on Individual lamps
    - 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.29% fail on Direction indicators
- 0.29% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.29% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.29% fail on Tell tale
- 0.29% fail on Horn
8.8% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 6.5% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.4% fail on Spark ignition
  - 2.4% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.29% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.29% fail on System
8.3% fail on Tyres
- 5.6% fail on Tread depth
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Size / type
7.7% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 5.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.5% fail on Washers (72% better than other 1988 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Mirrors
- 0.29% fail on Windscreen
6.8% fail on Steering
- 6.5% fail on Steering system
  - 5.6% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.29% fail on Steering arm
- 0.29% fail on Power steering
  - 0.29% fail on Rams
3.8% fail on Seat belts
- 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
- 1.5% fail on Condition
2.9% fail on Body and structure
- 2.1% fail on Body condition
- 0.59% fail on Doors
  - 0.59% fail on Passengers front
- 0.29% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.29% fail on Chassis
1.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
0.29% fail on Towbars
- 0.29% fail on Towbar

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Nissan Bluebird 1986
Solidly screwed together and very cheap.

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