MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
crack in lower n.s. of windscreen - not obscuring view of road
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
crack in lower n.s. of windscreen - not obscuring view of road
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
advise n/s/f wheel trim refitting
front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
o/s/f door top hinge to chassis mounting point corroded
o/s/f suspension arm front bush perishing
o/s/r brake backing plate deteriorating
o/s/r brake pipes corroded
rear number plate lighting poor
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
advise n/s/f wheel trim refitting
front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
o/s/f door top hinge to chassis mounting point corroded
o/s/f suspension arm front bush perishing
o/s/r brake backing plate deteriorating
o/s/r brake pipes corroded
rear number plate lighting poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate slightly
n/s/f wheel trim not fitted correctly
n/s/r inner side light inop
rear number plate lighting poor
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear number plate illumination just passable for mot,lights seem to be of a poor design?
rear number plate illumination just passable for mot,lights seem to be of a poor design?
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil lead arcing out
engine emissions very lean
engine leaking oil
reccomend wheel alignment check due to uneven front and rear tyre wear
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Bluebird?
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E971 UPW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 E971 UPW, 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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E971 UPW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 11 June 1988.
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