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E543 LEL

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,443 mi
Last recorded171,443 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 LEL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 171,443 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 171,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doors shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 170,815 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 170,768 miles

Oil leak

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

battery tray corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 170,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 170,363 miles

Engine oil leak

General underbody coponent corrosion

Power strg pipes corroded

Rad insecure

Rear brake back plates corroded

n/s/f tyre walls cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2013 170,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

General underbody coponent corrosion

Power strg pipes corroded

Rad insecure

Rear brake back plates corroded

n/s/f tyre walls cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2012 170,188 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 170,183 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 169,880 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 169,865 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 169,549 miles

Oil leak

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

veryslight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2009 167,018 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 166,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 165,722 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 165,705 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 164,317 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 164,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 162,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E543 LEL is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E543 LEL, 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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E543 LEL is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 29 August 1987.

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