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F843 SMK

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,463 mi
Last recorded60,463 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF843 SMK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 60,599 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,426 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,991 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 52,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,176 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 50,176 miles

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

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

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLEXI JOINT SPLIT

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR BADLY CRACKED

OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITOR HAS A SLIGHT PIN HOLE

SLIGHT AIR LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,023 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 48,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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F843 SMK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F843 SMK, 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 F843 SMK registered?

F843 SMK is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 14 December 1988.

Is F843 SMK safe to buy?

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