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E738 YCC

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

229,158 mi
Last recorded229,158 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 YCC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2005 229,158 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005

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

Fail 2 Aug 2005 228,646 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 YCC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E738 YCC, 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 E738 YCC registered?

E738 YCC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 January 1988.

Is E738 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E738 YCC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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