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E237 CGE

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,235 mi
Last recorded47,235 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE237 CGE
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,235 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 42,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear valances corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

Fail 24 May 2010 42,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear valances corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2009 41,909 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion starting at all wheel arches,n/s front vallance

corrosion starting at o/s rear inner sill

drivers seat torn

o/s front inner tyre tread edge wearing

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 26 May 2009 41,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion starting at all wheel arches,n/s front vallance

drivers seat torn

o/s front inner tyre tread edge wearing

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

general undercarriage surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

general undercarriage surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,290 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 39,283 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer tyre sidewalls starting to perish

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 30 May 2006 38,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general undercarriage surface corrosion and slight corrosion starting on offside front and rear wheel arches

offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer side walls slightly perished

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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E237 CGE is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E237 CGE, 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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What year was E237 CGE registered?

E237 CGE is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E237 CGE safe to buy?

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