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E153 XRO

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 XRO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 138,836 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 138,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2009 133,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 133,740 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 127,874 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 127,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 126,399 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 124,767 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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E153 XRO is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E153 XRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E153 XRO registered?

E153 XRO is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E153 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E153 XRO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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