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E394 DPL

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE394 DPL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 124,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2008 124,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 121,942 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 121,942 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

engine oil leaks

nearside rear antiroll bar link bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre starting to crack

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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E394 DPL is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E394 DPL, 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.

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What year was E394 DPL registered?

E394 DPL is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E394 DPL safe to buy?

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