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E630 DAU

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

80,021 mi
Last recorded80,021 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE630 DAU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,021 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,754 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 79,752 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner arches (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,745 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leak found under pressure prior. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened coil top mount securing plate fractured and corroded. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking in arch. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper strut coil seat. on limit, not seriously weakened. (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front brake bind.

rear sills corrosion considered none structural.

wiper blades short.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,017 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper strut coil seat. on limit, not seriously weakened. (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front brake bind.

rear sills corrosion considered none structural.

wiper blades short.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,452 miles

Cill ends corroded. considered none load bearing. Advise repair.

cill trims fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,452 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Cill ends at rear corroded. considered not load bearing. advise repair.

cill trims fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,219 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all brake pipes undersealed

o/s/f fog lens broke

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all brake pipes undersealed

o/s/f fog lens broke

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,977 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under body conponents corroded

under body cooroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,977 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under body conponents corroded

under body cooroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,345 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,196 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

front brake discs wearing thin

play in both front lower ball joints

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

play in both front lower ball joints

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,524 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,420 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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E630 DAU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 E630 DAU, 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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E630 DAU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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