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E668 EAR

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,604 mi
Last recorded107,604 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE668 EAR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2007 107,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 107,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,879 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 99,879 miles

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 92,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 92,419 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre 3mm †slight play in steering rack o/s

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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E668 EAR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E668 EAR, 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 E668 EAR registered?

E668 EAR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E668 EAR safe to buy?

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