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F556 MLD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,641 mi
Last recorded113,641 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 MLD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 113,641 miles

handbrake lever has low reserve travel

o/s/f wheel arch corroding

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2008 106,069 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 106,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front wheel arch corroding

rear brake backplates corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2007 98,545 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 98,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 91,374 miles

nearside front brake binding on slightly

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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F556 MLD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F556 MLD, 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 F556 MLD registered?

F556 MLD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is F556 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 MLD shows 6 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.

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