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F40 FUD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 FUD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,745 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,698 miles

Front steering rack damp around pipe connections

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak

Fail 19 Jun 2020 113,670 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 235,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 235,310 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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F40 FUD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,952cc diesel 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 F40 FUD, 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 F40 FUD?

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What year was F40 FUD registered?

F40 FUD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F40 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F40 FUD 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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