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F650 MLM

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,382 mi
Last recorded56,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 MLM
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 56,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,723 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,190 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 38,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,025 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

near side front headlamp beam image weak.

off and near side front brake calipers show grease contamination.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

steering rack play.

Fail 29 Dec 2007 26,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front headlamp beam image weak.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake calipers show grease contamination.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

steering rack play.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,792 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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F650 MLM is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F650 MLM, 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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What year was F650 MLM registered?

F650 MLM is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F650 MLM safe to buy?

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