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F438 UHG

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,998 mi
Last recorded88,998 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 UHG
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,685 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 139,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2005 82,929 miles

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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F438 UHG 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 F438 UHG, 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 F438 UHG?

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What year was F438 UHG registered?

F438 UHG is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F438 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F438 UHG 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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