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E978 VYB

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE978 VYB
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 109,160 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perish slightly

rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,022 miles

front brake pads appear slightly low

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2008 105,452 miles

165/14/t rear tyres perishing slightly

O/S/F TYRE APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT WEARING ON INNER EDGE 2MM STONGLY ADVISE

brake fluid level slightly low

front bumper loose

front link arm bushes perishing, rear link arm bushes perishing and anti roll bar bushes

middle section exhaust rubber has small split

n/s/f brake hose slightly perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing and cut in outer wall 3mm

n/s/f wing mirror glass loose

slight interaction on rear lights and n/s/r light lens damaged slightly

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 104,578 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 104,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SPLITTING.

METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER BONNET AND MASTER CYLINDER CORRODING.

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED BUT NOT DISPLAYING WHITE LIGHT.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECED WITHIN BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE STEERING RACK.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED WITHIN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING.

TOP OF O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 98,902 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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E978 VYB is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E978 VYB, 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 E978 VYB registered?

E978 VYB is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E978 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E978 VYB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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