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F125 ETH

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 ETH
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 74,179 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre poorly sealed joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 72,333 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,229 miles

Offside Front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,728 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 62,073 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,877 miles

all tyres perishing and cracking, not excessive or showing canvas

front and rear number plates are discoouring, still legible

o/s/f brake binding on very slightly

Pass 30 May 2014 59,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,257 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,250 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 58,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,208 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,647 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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F125 ETH is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F125 ETH, 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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What year was F125 ETH registered?

F125 ETH is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F125 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F125 ETH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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