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E128 TNY

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,629 mi
Last recorded52,629 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 TNY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2010 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,579 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,572 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

long parkbrake lever travel

minor exhaust leak at center section

poor footbrake feel

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,128 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E128 TNY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E128 TNY, 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.

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What year was E128 TNY registered?

E128 TNY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E128 TNY safe to buy?

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