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E305 VJW

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,702 mi
Last recorded99,702 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 VJW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 96,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 85,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 82,958 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 82,958 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,674 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,486 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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E305 VJW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 E305 VJW, 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 E305 VJW registered?

E305 VJW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E305 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E305 VJW 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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