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F370 FKL

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,587 mi
Last recorded140,587 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 FKL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 140,587 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 137,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 133,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 133,997 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 130,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 130,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 127,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 125,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 125,373 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,089 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 122,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 118,865 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 118,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 118,293 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 115,779 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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F370 FKL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 F370 FKL, 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.

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F370 FKL is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 December 1988.

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