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F649 CYB

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF649 CYB
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 136,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

body panels corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

panel rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2022 123,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,553 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2018 115,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 111,502 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 111,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 105,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 99,446 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 99,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 93,897 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 81,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 81,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 68,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 68,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 67,623 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 67,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 66,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 63,923 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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F649 CYB is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F649 CYB, 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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F649 CYB is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F649 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F649 CYB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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