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E139 VGN

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,363 mi
Last recorded103,363 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 VGN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 103,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,985 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

battery tray corroded

battery warn lamp on

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2007 102,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

battery tray corroded

battery warn lamp on

both rear brake backing plates corroded

emission retest after repairs

Pass 31 Oct 2006 102,118 miles

see advisory notice- 9347387896205

Fail 25 Oct 2006 102,052 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery and foot brake warning lamp stays on

no oil (dtop20)

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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E139 VGN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,804 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 E139 VGN, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E139 VGN registered?

E139 VGN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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