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E478 LYN

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,990 mi
Last recorded96,990 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 LYN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,666 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,178 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,522 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 92,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 88,131 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,488 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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E478 LYN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,804 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 E478 LYN, 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 39 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 E478 LYN registered?

E478 LYN is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 December 1987.

Is E478 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E478 LYN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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