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E290 GFW

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 GFW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken but system still supported

windscreen is cracked on the neaside but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,243 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken but system still supported

windscreen is cracked on the neaside but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,099 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,568 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 59,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,042 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,140 miles

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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E290 GFW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E290 GFW, 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 E290 GFW registered?

E290 GFW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E290 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E290 GFW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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