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F520 KAP

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,562 mi
Last recorded143,562 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 KAP
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 143,562 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 143,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 141,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bumper insecure

front brake pads appear low

oil leak

osf sidelight dim

osr outer door handle sticks

possible coolant leak

slight play in os of steering rack

slight play in osr wheel bearing

water ingress into osf headlamp,beam pattern poor

Fail 20 Feb 2006 141,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bumper insecure

front brake pads appear low

oil leak

osf sidelight dim

osr outer door handle sticks

osr service brake effort low

possible coolant leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in os of steering rack

water ingress into osf headlamp,beam pattern poor

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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F520 KAP is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F520 KAP, 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 F520 KAP registered?

F520 KAP is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is F520 KAP safe to buy?

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