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E472 HOO

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 HOO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 154,202 miles

steering rack gaiters damp,,both front tyres wearing low ,,front brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 153,798 miles

rack gaiters in poor condition and damp

Fail 26 Sep 2014 153,794 miles

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

rack gaiters in poor condition and damp

Pass 27 Sep 2013 153,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 153,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 152,013 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 152,013 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 149,121 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak engine/gear box

rear fuel pipe rusty,,,,both rear trailing arms damaged,,,,,brake fluid low

steering rack knocking

Fail 3 Oct 2011 149,121 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak engine/gear box

rear fuel pipe rusty,,,,both rear trailing arms damaged,,,,,brake fluid low

steering rack knocking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 144,311 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 144,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 139,858 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 135,886 miles

oil leaks,o/s rack arm noisy

Fail 6 Oct 2008 135,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leaks,o/s rack arm noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2007 131,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2007 131,746 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2006 127,616 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal,nail in n/s/r tyre.rear suspension bushes perishing.fuel filler and pipes corroded.damp around steering rack.shock absorbers weak.

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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E472 HOO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 E472 HOO, 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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E472 HOO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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