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F184 OTC

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF184 OTC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,809 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,926 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 113,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 113,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 105,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 100,158 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 100,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,835 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 89,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 89,888 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F184 OTC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F184 OTC, 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 F184 OTC registered?

F184 OTC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F184 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F184 OTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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