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Nissan Bluebird MOT Results

69.7% pass rate
from 317 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Bluebird is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.95% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Springs
      • 0.32% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 0.95% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition
    • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.95% fail on Chassis
      • 0.95% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.95% fail on Body
      • 0.63% fail on Other body component (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Panel
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.32% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.32% fail on Brake pads
  • 6.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.63% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.32% fail on Rams
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.95% fail on Condition
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment
      • 0.32% fail on Requirements
      • 0.32% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Size/type (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Condition
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
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