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F413 OTR

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,633 mi
Last recorded179,633 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF413 OTR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 179,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 167,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 167,882 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 155,370 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 155,370 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 143,140 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 143,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 136,759 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 136,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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F413 OTR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F413 OTR, 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 F413 OTR registered?

F413 OTR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F413 OTR safe to buy?

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