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E446 LHG

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

345,051 mi
Last recorded345,051 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE446 LHG
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 345,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 342,727 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 10 Aug 2022 342,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 341,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 339,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 337,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 334,785 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 334,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end/ inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 333,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 331,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded but not considered exessive

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2016 331,998 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded but not considered exessive

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2015 327,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 321,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 320,874 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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E446 LHG is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E446 LHG, 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 E446 LHG registered?

E446 LHG is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E446 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E446 LHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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