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F373 PAN

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 PAN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,729 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns and os wing croaded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,588 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,061 miles

Oil leak

front suspension rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front subframe rusty

front wings corroded on bottom corners

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front wings rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front wings rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,753 miles

CV JOINTS NOISY

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,119 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,782 miles

floor damaged †nearside cv joint noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,982 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 74,154 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE †REAR SUBFRAME RUSTY

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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F373 PAN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F373 PAN, 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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What year was F373 PAN registered?

F373 PAN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 21 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F373 PAN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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