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E859 JAN

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 JAN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,450 miles

front fog lights on with position lamps

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,426 miles

Dashboard cluttered

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 87,030 miles

View to front of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,292 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 86,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Drivers view in o/s mirror

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,532 miles

rear brakes not increasing at about the same rate

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,636 miles

drivers view

Pass 30 Jun 2005
Pass 29 Jun 2005 83,683 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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E859 JAN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E859 JAN, 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

How do I check the history of E859 JAN?

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What year was E859 JAN registered?

E859 JAN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E859 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E859 JAN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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