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E198 DTM

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,091 mi
Last recorded126,091 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 DTM
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 126,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 126,091 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 124,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 123,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 121,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 121,035 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 121,024 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2005 119,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E198 DTM is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E198 DTM, 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

How do I check the history of E198 DTM?

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What year was E198 DTM registered?

E198 DTM is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E198 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E198 DTM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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