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E881 VLV

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,714 mi
Last recorded135,714 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 VLV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 135,714 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 135,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 131,598 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Fail 5 Dec 2008 131,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 128,082 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 123,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 118,423 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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E881 VLV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 E881 VLV, 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 E881 VLV registered?

E881 VLV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E881 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E881 VLV 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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