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F460 JWV

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

139,372 mi
Last recorded139,372 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 JWV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2006 139,372 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear anti roll bar link bushes perished and cracking

heavy oil leak from possible rear main oil seal

speedo cable broken

Pass 28 Oct 2005 139,370 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 139,370 miles

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

advanced corrosion on exhaust system

advanced cracking and slight leak from n/s outer cv boot

advanced play in steering rack

advanced wear on front drop link bushes

childseat fitted to n/s/r

engine oil leaks

front and rear tyre sizes different

n/s/r light cluster cracked

rear number plate water damaged

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

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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F460 JWV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F460 JWV, 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

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What year was F460 JWV registered?

F460 JWV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F460 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F460 JWV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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