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E706 FVJ

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,263 mi
Last recorded112,263 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE706 FVJ
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 112,263 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 112,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 165,515 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 105,511 miles

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

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

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

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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E706 FVJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E706 FVJ, 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 E706 FVJ registered?

E706 FVJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E706 FVJ safe to buy?

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