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F233 CYD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 CYD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 110,200 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 110,200 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/front lower wing rusty

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 106,491 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 103,480 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 103,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.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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F233 CYD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 F233 CYD, 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 F233 CYD registered?

F233 CYD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F233 CYD safe to buy?

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