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F296 SPR

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 SPR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,848 miles

play in nearside rear bottom bush

play in offside front rack arm

Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

play in nearside rear bottom bush

play in offside front rack arm

Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,608 miles

play offside front rack arm

Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,608 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

play offside front rack arm

Pass 15 Jul 2006 76,096 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 76,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut to os front tyre (no cord evident on inspection)

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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F296 SPR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 F296 SPR, 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 F296 SPR registered?

F296 SPR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F296 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F296 SPR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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