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F738 XWU

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 XWU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 84,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,791 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 82,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 81,520 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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F738 XWU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F738 XWU, 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

How do I check the history of F738 XWU?

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What year was F738 XWU registered?

F738 XWU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F738 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F738 XWU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F738 XWU have outstanding finance?

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