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E949 EGX

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,502 mi
Last recorded130,502 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE949 EGX
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 130,502 miles

front number plate faded

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2006 129,912 miles

see advice sheet no.572310346302, issued 06/12/2006 (items 011, 017 & 018 rectified)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 129,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings seem slightly noisy

brake fluid level slightly low

brake pedal spongy

handbrake travel

rear brake balance poor

signs of fluid on power steering rack

slight play in steering rack

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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E949 EGX is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E949 EGX, 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 E949 EGX registered?

E949 EGX is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E949 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E949 EGX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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