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F872 MLU

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,282 mi
Last recorded51,282 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 MLU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,282 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,657 miles

1.O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 49,657 miles

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

1.O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE †2.TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKS AND WEAR ON OUTER WALLS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,997 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 44,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F872 MLU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F872 MLU, 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 F872 MLU registered?

F872 MLU is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F872 MLU safe to buy?

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