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F56 RBK

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 RBK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 133,232 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 133,232 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2008 130,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JIONTS

Pass 9 May 2008 130,380 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JIONTS

Pass 16 May 2007 128,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 128,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear floor rusted

offside and nearside rear chassis rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2005 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F56 RBK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F56 RBK, 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 F56 RBK registered?

F56 RBK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is F56 RBK safe to buy?

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