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F512 ROR

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

223,929 mi
Last recorded223,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 ROR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 223,929 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 223,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 223,635 miles

Emissions unable to be completed equipment failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 220,135 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 220,135 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 217,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 217,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 214,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 211,759 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 210,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 210,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 206,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 202,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 198,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 185,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 173,523 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 173,523 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 161,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 161,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 149,219 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 124,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 124,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 124,420 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 12,442 miles

Nearside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 110,874 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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F512 ROR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F512 ROR, 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 F512 ROR registered?

F512 ROR is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 22 December 1988.

Is F512 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F512 ROR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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