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F40 NBY

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,177 mi
Last recorded50,177 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 NBY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,683 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 40,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 NBY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F40 NBY, 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 NBY?

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What year was F40 NBY registered?

F40 NBY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F40 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F40 NBY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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