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E636 XYC

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE636 XYC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,239 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

coolant leak

jagged edges to both rear wheel arch areas

Pass 27 Mar 2010 86,660 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/ outer sill slight damage.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 86,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/ outer sill slight damage.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2009 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,859 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre walls starting to split and crack

off side front split in tyre wall

Pass 14 Mar 2006 136,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 76,719 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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E636 XYC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E636 XYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E636 XYC registered?

E636 XYC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E636 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E636 XYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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