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E162 VGN

1987 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 VGN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2006 113,602 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level low

offside front side light under powered

offside headlight damaged

play in offside rear wheel bearing

stone chip in swept area

Fail 14 Jan 2006 113,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front headlights under powered just legal

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level low

offside front side light under powered

offside headlight damaged

play offside rear wheel bearing

stone chip swept area

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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E162 VGN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,796cc 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 E162 VGN, 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 E162 VGN registered?

E162 VGN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E162 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E162 VGN 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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