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F159 DGN

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,132 mi
Last recorded148,132 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 DGN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear anti roll bar bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2019 148,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear anti roll bar bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,314 miles

nearside front outer suspension arm bush slightly worn

Fail 5 Jul 2018 141,314 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front outer suspension arm bush slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,816 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 131,816 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 116,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,076 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 90,076 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,391 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,270 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 82,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel in park brake

wipers wearing

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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F159 DGN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F159 DGN, 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 F159 DGN registered?

F159 DGN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F159 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 DGN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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