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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Bluebird. Check any Bluebird by registration number below.

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78.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.4%

vs Nissan Avg

6

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Bluebird — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Bluebird has an average MOT pass rate of 78.7%, which is 2.4 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Bluebird on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Bluebird fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Bluebird for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Bluebird, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Bluebird performs at MOT across different model years.

1990

Based on 203 vehicles

70.9%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

16.4%

1989

Based on 218 vehicles

82.6%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

5.6%

1988

Based on 198 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

10.0%

1987

Based on 163 vehicles

81.6%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

11.8%

1986

Based on 50 vehicles

72.0%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

18.2%

0

Based on 340 vehicles

79.4%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Bluebird

The most common reasons a Nissan Bluebird fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

4.9%
Nissan Bluebird Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

8.9%

Rear Nearside

7.9%

Rear Offside

6.9%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Bluebird

Nissan Bluebird — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Bluebird MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Bluebird?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Bluebird is 78.7% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Bluebird?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Bluebird are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (4.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Bluebird reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.7%, the Nissan Bluebird is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Bluebird?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Bluebird?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Bluebird: 90,039 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Bluebird to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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