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E738 EFV

1987 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,897 mi
Last recorded84,897 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 EFV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,395 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,395 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 82,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 81,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 79,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 78,484 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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E738 EFV is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,804 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 E738 EFV, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E738 EFV registered?

E738 EFV is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E738 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E738 EFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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