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F404 BYA

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,903 mi
Last recorded171,903 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 BYA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 171,903 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 171,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 167,988 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wheel slightly bindig

rear brake readings just within limit

Pass 2 Apr 2007 164,395 miles

front brake balance just within limit

nearside front wheel slightly binding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2006 161,232 miles

n/s/f wheel binding a little

Fail 3 Apr 2006 161,215 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F404 BYA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 F404 BYA, 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 F404 BYA?

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What year was F404 BYA registered?

F404 BYA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F404 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F404 BYA 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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