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E427 XGK

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE427 XGK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting to show in rear chassis rails

power steering pipes and rack damp

rear tyre walls perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2007 94,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes and rack damp

rear tyre walls perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2006 93,173 miles

as per test 544199246394

Fail 15 Dec 2006 93,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cv boots slightly loose on housings

engine oil level high

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2005 92,289 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 92,289 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

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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E427 XGK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E427 XGK, 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 E427 XGK registered?

E427 XGK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 January 1988.

Is E427 XGK safe to buy?

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