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E116 XDB

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,846 mi
Last recorded129,846 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 XDB
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 129,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 129,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 125,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 125,584 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 122,951 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 122,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 120,425 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 118,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 111,725 miles

boot struts defective

Fail 8 Feb 2006 111,663 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot struts defective

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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E116 XDB is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,083 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E116 XDB, 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 38 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 E116 XDB registered?

E116 XDB is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E116 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E116 XDB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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