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F318 FMR

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,718 mi
Last recorded149,718 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 FMR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 149,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 149,718 miles

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

front spotlights operate with side lights

rear engine mount becoming weak

some wear in o/s front steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2008 143,350 miles

o/ s front window glass not operative

some movement in n/s front lower ball joint

some wear in o/s front steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2008 143,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/ s front window glass not operative

some movement in n/s front lower ball joint

some wear in o/s front steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2007 137,636 miles

001 s/wash becoming poor † †002 o/s rear lamp filling with water † †003 n/s rear seat belt web mechanism stiff † †004 o/s front window not operative

Pass 31 Jul 2006 136,910 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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F318 FMR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F318 FMR, 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 F318 FMR?

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What year was F318 FMR registered?

F318 FMR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 2 December 1988.

Is F318 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 FMR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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