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E601 PLJ

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,439 mi
Last recorded80,439 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE601 PLJ
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 80,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 80,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and rocker cover slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 52,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and rocker cover slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,706 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 51,469 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front n/s & o/s. wiper blades getting worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,224 miles

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

spare tyre low pressure.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

spare tyre low pressure.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,978 miles

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

o/s front brake very slight bind.

rear exhaust section getting weak.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,961 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

o/s front brake very slight bind.

rear exhaust section getting weak.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,628 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,611 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,242 miles

drivers door mirror loose

handbrake linkage/lever pivot slightly sticky

windscreen chipped and cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,240 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door mirror loose

handbrake linkage/lever pivot slightly sticky

nearside washer jet partially blocked

windscreen chipped and cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,408 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,408 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear tyre same date code as nearside @ 996, made in 1986!

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,811 miles

O/S washer jet spary to high

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,164 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some test items hidden

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,765 miles

nearside wiper slightly smeary

rear brakes give high readings

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,011 miles

rear brakes give high readings

some test items hidden by covers and components

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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E601 PLJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E601 PLJ, 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 E601 PLJ registered?

E601 PLJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E601 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E601 PLJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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