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E970 FLW

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,784 mi
Last recorded38,784 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 FLW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery hold down clamp missing

corrosion developing at centre of nearside sill

nearside wiper blade rubber beginning to split

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,567 miles

Corosion begining to form on the offside and nearside chasis members at front of vehicle adjascent to radiator.

Nearside front door mirror damaged.

Rear registration plate begining to deteriorate.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,292 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear outer cv joint area is greasy

slight wear at nearside rear hub/bearings

slight wear at steering rack (offside)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 38,289 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Battery hold down clamp is missing

Corrosion developing at centre of nearside sill

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer c.v joint area is greasy

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2006 38,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

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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E970 FLW is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E970 FLW, 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.

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What year was E970 FLW registered?

E970 FLW is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E970 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E970 FLW shows 6 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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