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E862 XJA

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE862 XJA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 78,191 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,235 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 61,234 miles

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

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

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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E862 XJA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E862 XJA, 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 E862 XJA registered?

E862 XJA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E862 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E862 XJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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