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F170 HFG

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 HFG
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 80,933 miles

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

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

coolant rad is in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2026 80,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,464 miles

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,170 miles

1 offside washer jet not working

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

lift in offside steering rack when on lock, further investigation required

offside front hub covered in grease from previous split gaiter

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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F170 HFG is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F170 HFG, 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 F170 HFG registered?

F170 HFG is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F170 HFG safe to buy?

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