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E53 FRO

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,675 mi
Last recorded93,675 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 FRO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 80,797 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,414 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,835 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all four tyres worn close to limit and cracking in treads

Fail 8 Aug 2016 45,835 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all four tyres worn close to limit and cracking in treads

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,335 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 44,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

front wipers smearing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 41,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,378 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,557 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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E53 FRO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E53 FRO, 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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E53 FRO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E53 FRO safe to buy?

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