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E279 GLE

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,142 mi
Last recorded108,142 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 GLE
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,142 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens taped up

o/s/f lower wing corroded - not prescribed area

slight binding front wheels

Fail 3 Mar 2011 108,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens taped up

o/s/f lower wing corroded - not prescribed area

slight binding front wheels

Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,829 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 107,826 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 107,358 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2008 106,278 miles

o/s/f sill rusted but not in prescribed area

o/s/r and n/s/r sills corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,669 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall split

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front outer wing corroded

offside rear outer wing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 101,755 miles

Slight play n/s/r wheelbearing

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

some corrosion o/s lower wing

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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E279 GLE is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 E279 GLE, 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 E279 GLE registered?

E279 GLE is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E279 GLE safe to buy?

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