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E539 HJM

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,201 mi
Last recorded168,201 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 HJM
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 168,201 miles

crack in windscreen larger than 40mm but out of drivers view

exhaust corroded

front number plate starting to delaminate

ns/r and os/r brake pipes slightly corroded

ns/r brake backing plate corroded

oil leak

screen scratched

Fail 4 Mar 2013 168,160 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

crack in windscreen larger than 40mm but out of drivers view

exhaust corroded

front number plate starting to delaminate

ns/r and os/r brake pipes slightly corroded

ns/r brake backing plate corroded

oil leak

screen scratched

Pass 29 Feb 2012 164,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 161,255 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre low on edge

Fail 23 Mar 2011 161,255 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 157,478 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 157,478 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 153,836 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated

Cannot see front brake pads

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 150,270 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2008 150,770 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2007 146,786 miles

Noisey rear brakes on test

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2007 146,787 miles

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

Noisey rear brakes on test

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2006 143,915 miles

battery insecure

slight damage to screen

unable to see brake pads

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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E539 HJM is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E539 HJM, 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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What year was E539 HJM registered?

E539 HJM is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E539 HJM safe to buy?

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