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E530 PRL

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 PRL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 72,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,980 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 68,980 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front & rear exhaust heavily repaired by gum

Fail 11 Feb 2009 68,878 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,127 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 60,127 miles

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

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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E530 PRL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E530 PRL, 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

How do I check the history of E530 PRL?

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What year was E530 PRL registered?

E530 PRL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E530 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E530 PRL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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