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E158 JRN

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,971 mi
Last recorded72,971 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 JRN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 72,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,122 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 70,113 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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 JRN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E158 JRN, 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 E158 JRN registered?

E158 JRN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E158 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E158 JRN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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