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F73 NLH

1988 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 NLH
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,847 miles

oil leak rear of engine.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,139 miles

small oil leak from rear main oil seal?

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 114,379 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 112,068 miles

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

rear brakes need servicing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 108,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 105,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 102,411 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 102,411 miles

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

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

service soon.. slight exhaust blow front.

Pass 4 May 2007 99,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 99,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 95,379 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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F73 NLH is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,973cc 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 F73 NLH, 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

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What year was F73 NLH registered?

F73 NLH is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F73 NLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F73 NLH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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