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F81 JGW

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,861 mi
Last recorded102,861 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF81 JGW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 102,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor exhaust leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,013 miles

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

some age related cracking to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2012 101,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

some age related cracking to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 95,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,922 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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F81 JGW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F81 JGW, 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 F81 JGW registered?

F81 JGW is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F81 JGW safe to buy?

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