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F571 TRU

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF571 TRU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 82,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 82,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 82,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 3.829%vol. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 82,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 82,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 82,487 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,413 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,330 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,074 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,074 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,433 miles

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

slight play in offside rack

Fail 28 Oct 2009 81,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

slight play in offside rack

Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,353 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 79,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,253 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 73,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 70,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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F571 TRU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F571 TRU, 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 F571 TRU registered?

F571 TRU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is F571 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F571 TRU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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