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F206 LUT

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

113,513 mi
Last recorded113,513 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF206 LUT
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 113,513 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 112,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,081 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,081 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,675 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,862 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 102,029 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 100,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,037 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,064 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 97,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,054 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 93,788 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,591 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,591 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,773 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 88,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 88,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F206 LUT is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 F206 LUT, 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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F206 LUT is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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