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F282 DBU

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,701 mi
Last recorded58,701 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 DBU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,701 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 58,614 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

loose wiring above pedals

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 54,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,931 miles

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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F282 DBU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F282 DBU, 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 F282 DBU registered?

F282 DBU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F282 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F282 DBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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