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E43 TEA

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,287 mi
Last recorded113,287 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 TEA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badley crodded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badley croded about to brake (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 112,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 102,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 102,095 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 102,089 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

clutch slipping

Pass 10 May 2013 101,973 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 101,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 101,805 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,802 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,671 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,537 miles

Front brake inbalance on the high side 23%

N/S/R Brake slight binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 101,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake inbalance on the high side 23%

N/S/R Brake slight binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,481 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 101,028 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,383 miles

N/S/R brake binding on slightly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 99,655 miles

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

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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E43 TEA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E43 TEA, 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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E43 TEA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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