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E293 AKL

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,869 mi
Last recorded160,869 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE293 AKL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 160,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 160,869 miles

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

Oil leak

centre of windscreen scored

front no/plate cracked

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2005 153,104 miles

centre of windscreen scored

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers damp

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

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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E293 AKL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E293 AKL, 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 E293 AKL registered?

E293 AKL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E293 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E293 AKL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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