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F509 TCW

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,370 mi
Last recorded59,370 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 TCW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,774 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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F509 TCW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F509 TCW, 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 F509 TCW?

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What year was F509 TCW registered?

F509 TCW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F509 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F509 TCW shows 3 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.

Does F509 TCW have outstanding finance?

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