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E160 LAD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 LAD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 70,740 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,612 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 70,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle NS and OS (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,465 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to the vehicles under body

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,278 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,812 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF CRACKING TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER WALLS DUE TO AGE AND REQUIRE URGENT ATTENTION

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,714 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

rear antiroll bar end link bushes perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,989 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,695 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,809 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 60,809 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 59,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,403 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,347 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front side window does not open

Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,974 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,659 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,731 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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E160 LAD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E160 LAD, 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.

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E160 LAD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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