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E478 NME

1987 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,242 mi
Last recorded149,242 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 NME
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 149,242 miles

advise corrosion forming to nearside top outer sill.

advise nearside rear leg insert corrosion forming.

advise slight movement in offside rear leg mount

Fail 8 May 2009 149,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion forming to nearside rear top outer sill. advise nearside rear leg insert corrosion forming. advise slight movement in offside rear leg mount.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 145,763 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 145,763 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 138,105 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 138,105 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 131,038 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 NME is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E478 NME, 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.

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What year was E478 NME registered?

E478 NME is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E478 NME safe to buy?

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