MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn
nearside front and rear tyres perished
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn
nearside front and rear tyres perished
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in offside of steering rack
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both rear tyres perished in tread
engine oil leak
front number plate damaged
sump rusty
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Nissan Bluebird?
Based on 72,347 MOT tests across 15,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E497 BWV is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E497 BWV, 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 E497 BWV registered?
E497 BWV is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 November 1987.
Is E497 BWV safe to buy?
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