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E239 VYG

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

138,007 mi
Last recorded138,007 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 VYG
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,007 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 138,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,932 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2019 129,696 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 129,681 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,661 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 125,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 12,975 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,298 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 117,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,981 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,414 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 108,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,166 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,165 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 981,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,423 miles

both rear tyres incorrect size too small (165/70/14 should be 185/70/14 or 165/14 )

corrosion inc suspension

suspension soft play ,n/s/r play top strut

Fail 30 Jun 2009 86,419 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres incorrect size too small (165/70/14 should be 185/70/14 or 165/14 )

corrosion inc suspension

suspension soft play ,n/s/r play top strut

Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,737 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 83,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,906 miles

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Fail 25 Jun 2007 80,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

blue smoke in emissions at idle

exhaust small leak at front rear mount poor

front tyres 165x14 small cracks - rear tyres 165/70x14

headlight images poor

near side chassis leg damage

off side rear brake lower effort

Fail 1 Jul 2006 78,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

blueness in emissions

exhaust corrosion

front tyres 165x14 rear tyres 165/70x14

main beam switch poor

near side rear inner sill corrosion

off side front lower arm bush wear

off side front washer poor

oil over car

Pass 1 Jul 2006 78,249 miles

blueness in emissions

exhaust corrosion

front tyres 165x14 rear tyres 165/70x14

main beam switch poor

near side rear inner sill corrosion

off side front lower arm bush wear

off side front washer poor

oil over car

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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E239 VYG is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 E239 VYG, 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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E239 VYG is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 27 June 1988.

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