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E778 CAO

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,374 mi
Last recorded175,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 CAO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 175,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

heavy underseal

Pass 16 May 2016 174,167 miles

underseal limiting underside inspection

Pass 19 May 2015 172,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 28 May 2014 171,117 miles

welding repairs covered in underseal limiting inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2013 169,338 miles

all rear area covered in underseal limiting inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2012 167,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 165,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 163,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 159,448 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 159,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 155,059 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 150,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 146,078 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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E778 CAO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 E778 CAO, 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 E778 CAO registered?

E778 CAO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E778 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E778 CAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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