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E46 WYD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,922 mi
Last recorded86,922 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 WYD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,386 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,559 miles

light corrosion starting in areas

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,926 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,703 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 69,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side front tyres low pressure

near side and off side wiper loose

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,339 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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E46 WYD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E46 WYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E46 WYD registered?

E46 WYD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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