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E946 MOT

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,129 mi
Last recorded67,129 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE946 MOT
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 67,129 miles

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

rear wiper rubber torn

steering stiff in operation advise removal of steering damper

Fail 12 May 2009 67,129 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber torn

steering stiff in operation advise removal of steering damper

Pass 13 May 2008 62,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 58,429 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 58,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 54,531 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 54,531 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E946 MOT is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E946 MOT, 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 E946 MOT registered?

E946 MOT is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E946 MOT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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