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E556 KUW

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,236 mi
Last recorded57,236 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 KUW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 57,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 57,129 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,860 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,632 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,299 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,089 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,089 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,863 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,476 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 55,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 55,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 54,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water pump noise ?

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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E556 KUW is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E556 KUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E556 KUW registered?

E556 KUW is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E556 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E556 KUW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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