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F309 SRU

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,966 mi
Last recorded120,966 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF309 SRU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,966 miles

advise offside upper strut mount showing slight signs of play

Fail 3 Apr 2009 120,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise offside upper strut mount showing slight signs of play

Pass 22 Apr 2008 120,309 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 120,309 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 120,034 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside top sil has small amount of filler

offside lower front door starting to corrode

offside rear shockabsorber starting to wear

Pass 14 Feb 2006 118,893 miles

nearside and offside rear struts starting to get damp

offside nearside front brakes starting to bind

Fail 13 Feb 2006 118,893 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear struts starting to get damp

offside and nearside front brakes starting to bind

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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F309 SRU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F309 SRU, 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 F309 SRU registered?

F309 SRU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F309 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F309 SRU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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