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F736 EGJ

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF736 EGJ
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,951 miles

Front brake imbalance at 13%

Nearside headlamp reflector in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,619 miles

Corrosion forming in front metal brake pipes and rear outer metal brake pipes.

Corrosion forming on inner sill returns and rear end suspension units

Minor light traffication to rear clusters

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 936,014 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion forming in front metal brake pipes and rear outer metal brake pipes.

Corrosion forming on inner sill returns and rear end suspension units

Minor light traffication to rear clusters

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,297 miles

BOTH front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear end

Offside rear door not opening

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2010 89,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear end

Offside rear door not opening

Offside rear tyre perishing

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers park in the raised position

Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,523 miles

Both headlamp beam images very weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2009 85,521 miles

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

Both headlamp beam images very weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 82,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside headlamp beam image weak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 78,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside headlamp beam image weak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 75,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 69,306 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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F736 EGJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F736 EGJ, 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 F736 EGJ registered?

F736 EGJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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