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F26 HUD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2011 105,894 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in n/s/f head light unit

crack in o/s/f screen

ext. system getting rusty min places

general oil leaks around engine area

n/s/r chassie getting rusty and weak(near wheel arch)

n/s/r mud flap missing

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

oversized tax disc holder used

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in n/s/f head light unit

crack in o/s/f screen

ext. system getting rusty min places

general oil leaks around engine area

n/s/r chassie getting rusty and weak(near wheel arch)

n/s/r mud flap missing

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

oversized tax disc holder used

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,257 miles

tyres seem low on pressure

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

light scratching on n/s/f screen

n/s/f dip beam aim on upper limits

no n/s/r fog light working

odd stickers on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

small crack in o/s/f top screen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,257 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

light scratching on n/s/f screen

n/s/f dip beam aim on upper limits

no n/s/r fog light working

odd stickers on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

small crack in o/s/f top screen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 16 Mar 2009 190,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 190,383 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 97,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 97,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 92,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 92,126 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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F26 HUD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F26 HUD, 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 F26 HUD registered?

F26 HUD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F26 HUD safe to buy?

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