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F679 FTV

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,752 mi
Last recorded77,752 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF679 FTV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,752 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear chalk marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill for both front and rear seat belts (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion valence (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,562 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,562 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,416 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre cut on side wall

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre cut on side wall

Fail 23 Aug 2010 62,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,020 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,578 miles

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

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

osf wing rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,578 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

osf wing rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,359 miles

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r lower wings corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,359 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r lower wings corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2005 37,514 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,514 miles

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

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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F679 FTV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F679 FTV, 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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F679 FTV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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