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F326 JTL

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,705 mi
Last recorded31,705 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF326 JTL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 31,705 miles

both front brakes binding

n/s /r outer brake pipe corroded

n/s r front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s front brake flexi corroded at swage

o/s frontbrake pipe corroded

o/s headlight glass chipped

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Aug 2007 31,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 31,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,512 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 31,512 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F326 JTL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc 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 F326 JTL, 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 F326 JTL registered?

F326 JTL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F326 JTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F326 JTL 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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