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E544 OVF

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,093 mi
Last recorded87,093 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE544 OVF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,093 miles

Front number plate cracked

NSF indicator broken lens

NSF mirror taped in

NSR light unit holed

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

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

Oil leaks from engine

Fail 10 Mar 2009 87,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

NSF indicator broken lens

NSF mirror taped in

NSR light unit holed

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

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

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,353 miles

Dryness front hub bearings

Front drive shaft gaiters splitting

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Rear antiroll bar eye bushes splitting

Slight leak offside rear suspension leg

Slight play nearside rear hub

Slight play offside steering rack or lower ball joint

Fail 18 Feb 2008 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dryness front hub bearings

Front drive shaft gaiters splitting

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Rear antiroll bar eye bushes splitting

Slight leak offside rear suspension leg

Slight play nearside rear hub

Slight play offside steering rack or lower ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,121 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Bonnet safety catch missing

Front drive shaft outer gaiters splitting

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear brake pipe and pipe from rear valve to offside hose corroded

Radiator lower fixing brackets broken

Rear antiroll eye bushes splitting

Pass 5 May 2006 83,301 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Corrosion and slight leak rear exhaust box

Drive shaft outer gaiters splitting

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside front,nearside front,offside rear,nearside rear,rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded/pitting

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear brake backplates corroded

Slight lift nearside lower suspension ball joint

Slight wear offside steering rack and lower suspension ball joint

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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E544 OVF is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E544 OVF, 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 E544 OVF registered?

E544 OVF is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E544 OVF safe to buy?

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