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F162 NRV

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,628 mi
Last recorded108,628 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 NRV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,628 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 104,804 miles

Oil leak

nearside front suspension, top mounting slight play

steering rack slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2006 104,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front anti roll bar link bush perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

slight play nearside front suspension top mount

steering rack slight play

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2006 104,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

oil leaks

rear antiroll bar bushes perishing

slight play nearside front suspension top mounting

steering rack slight play

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2005 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F162 NRV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F162 NRV, 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 F162 NRV registered?

F162 NRV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F162 NRV safe to buy?

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