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E72 TNY

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 TNY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 128,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 124,542 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal spoungy

front number plate

headlight switch

nearside front indicator lense

nearside headlamp of a later model

offside center door shut slight corrosion

offside inner rack joint

offside rear metal brake pipe slight rusty

slight rusting wear rear crossmember mounting nearside rear

Fail 22 Oct 2008 124,542 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal spoungy

front number plate

headlight switch

nearside front indicator lense

nearside headlamp of a later model

offside center door shut slight corrosion

offside inner rack joint

offside rear metal brake pipe slight rusty

slight rusting wear rear crossmember mounting nearside rear

Pass 14 Nov 2007 121,533 miles

advise front number plate

advise knock in steering

Fail 14 Nov 2007 121,533 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

advise front number plate

advise knock in steering

Pass 13 Nov 2006 119,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 119,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front number plate

Fail 19 Nov 2005 115,715 miles

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

both front dipbeam reflectors

front number plate

handbrake travel

rear exhaust box

slight leak nearside rear shock

Pass 19 Nov 2005 115,715 miles

both front dipbeam reflectors

front number plate

handbrake travel

rear exhaust box

slight leak nearside rear shock

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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E72 TNY 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 55.6%.

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 E72 TNY, 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 E72 TNY registered?

E72 TNY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is E72 TNY safe to buy?

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