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E121 NCK

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 NCK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,032 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,032 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,368 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 80,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,357 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 76,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,380 miles

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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E121 NCK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E121 NCK, 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 E121 NCK registered?

E121 NCK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E121 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E121 NCK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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