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E159 WAW

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,982 mi
Last recorded179,982 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 WAW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2005 179,982 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 179,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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E159 WAW is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E159 WAW, 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 E159 WAW registered?

E159 WAW is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E159 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E159 WAW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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