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F362 BFK

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,149 mi
Last recorded51,149 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF362 BFK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 51,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,138 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,095 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CRACKED FROM O/S BOTTOM CORNER BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,531 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 42,673 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 40,851 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,113 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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F362 BFK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F362 BFK, 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 F362 BFK registered?

F362 BFK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F362 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F362 BFK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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