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E262 ODE

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 ODE
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 91,314 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 91,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on 1. rear brake back plates.2.front suspension members

Pass 13 Nov 2006 86,826 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 86,826 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on rear x member and syspension arms

heavy corrosion on fuel filler pipe

left hand and right hand rear brake pipes to hose nuts corroded

perishing on right hand rear tyre side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,931 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 84,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E262 ODE is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E262 ODE, 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

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What year was E262 ODE registered?

E262 ODE is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 February 1988.

Is E262 ODE safe to buy?

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