MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn
front registration plate slightly damaged
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Nissan Bluebird?
Based on 72,347 MOT tests across 15,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F497 OLC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F497 OLC, 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 F497 OLC registered?
F497 OLC is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 20 October 1988.
Is F497 OLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F497 OLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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