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E365 LYN

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,212 mi
Last recorded83,212 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE365 LYN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,429 miles

underside corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 80,150 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 80,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,604 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,892 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,857 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,002 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four tyre are perished

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,929 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,134 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,134 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 68,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,125 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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E365 LYN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,804 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 E365 LYN, 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 39 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 E365 LYN registered?

E365 LYN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E365 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E365 LYN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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