Nissan Bluebird LX (1987)
1987 Nissan Bluebird LX
CarHunch is tracking 13,911 1987 Nissan Bluebird LX vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Nissan Bluebird LX shows a 0% first-time pass rate across nearly 14,000 vehicles tested, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—a clear signal that these cars are no longer roadworthy or are not being presented for MOT testing. The complete absence of recorded failures, advisories, and dangerous defects suggests these vehicles have almost entirely left the active fleet, making this data statistically unreliable for assessing the model's actual condition.
At 37 years old, any Bluebird LX still on the road would be a collector's item or restoration project, not a practical purchase. If you're considering one, assume it will need comprehensive mechanical work and treat any MOT pass history as a bonus—the real question is whether the specific car's maintenance records and condition justify the restoration costs, not what this aggregate data can tell you.
We have 13,911 1987 Nissan Bluebird LX vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Nissan Bluebird LX
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Nissan Bluebird LX
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 13,888 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 23 | 0% | 0 |
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