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E990 XCC

1987 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

134,421 mi
Last recorded134,421 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Nissan Bluebird95,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE990 XCC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 134,421 miles

Oil leak

dip switch interittant

radiator deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2010 134,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

dip switch interittant

power steering resovoir pipes damp

radiator deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2009 130,486 miles

Advise,slight blow exhaust,some play steering,o\s\f lower arm bushes deteriating.oil leak.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 130,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

surface corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2009 130,446 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise,rear bushes perishing,gearbox oil leak.engine oil leak.main beam stick faulty.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 126,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 126,138 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 123,600 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 123,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 119,738 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 119,738 miles

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

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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E990 XCC is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 E990 XCC, 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 E990 XCC registered?

E990 XCC is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E990 XCC safe to buy?

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