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E96 VGK

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Brown Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,546 mi
Last recorded127,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 VGK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 127,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake resivour needs topping up

front wishbones rusting

power steering pipes corroding

sump leaking oil

Pass 11 Jul 2012 127,546 miles

sump leaking oil

power steering pipes corroding

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake resivour needs topping up

front wishbones rusting

Pass 22 Jul 2011 125,140 miles

bulkhead corroding near brake servo

osf tyre wearing low

osr brake binding

screen chipped

Pass 15 Jul 2010 123,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 123,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 122,099 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 122,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 120,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 120,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,280 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 119,380 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,542 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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E96 VGK is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Brown with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,804 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 E96 VGK, 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 39 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 E96 VGK registered?

E96 VGK is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E96 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E96 VGK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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