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E896 GLY

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,574 mi
Last recorded61,574 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 GLY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,574 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,809 miles

slight bind on both front brakes

slight leak on repaired exhaust section

Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,545 miles

both front wiper blades split

radiator corroded

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,466 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

front brakes has slight binding advise removing pads & cleaning pads & carrier

offside wiper blade starting to split advise replacing

radiator cooling fins corroded away

windsrceen has stone chip

Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,466 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

front brakes has slight binding advise removing pads & cleaning pads & carrier

offside wiper blade starting to split advise replacing

radiator cooling fins corroded away

windsrceen has stone chip

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,591 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside tyres have scuff damage to sidewalls

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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E896 GLY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E896 GLY, 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.

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What year was E896 GLY registered?

E896 GLY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E896 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E896 GLY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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