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E158 EJB

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,038 mi
Last recorded121,038 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 EJB
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 121,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 119,686 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

cut in tread nearside rear tyre tread cannot see cords

nearside front indicator taped up damage

Pass 30 Nov 2011 119,686 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

cut in tread nearside rear tyre tread cannot see cords

nearside front indicator taped up damage

Pass 8 Dec 2010 117,990 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 117,957 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 116,182 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 116,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 114,544 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,712 miles

Chip in n/s/f headlamp glass

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 112,683 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

chip in n/s/f headlamp

fuel pipe rusty, n/s/r

Pass 5 Dec 2006 110,261 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 108,192 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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E158 EJB is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E158 EJB, 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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E158 EJB is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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