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F166 NRV

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,227 mi
Last recorded120,227 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 NRV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,227 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 115,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,429 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 105,406 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,976 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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F166 NRV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F166 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F166 NRV registered?

F166 NRV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F166 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F166 NRV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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