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F315 RDU

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF315 RDU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 124,303 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 123,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 123,944 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2007 123,919 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 May 2007 123,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2006 121,385 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 121,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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F315 RDU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F315 RDU, 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

How do I check the history of F315 RDU?

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What year was F315 RDU registered?

F315 RDU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F315 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F315 RDU shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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