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F874 FGF

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,213 mi
Last recorded120,213 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 FGF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 120,213 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2008 120,213 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2007 119,087 miles

see advise sheet no.371768657219 dated september 15th 2007.

Fail 15 Sep 2007 119,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front antiroll bar link bushes perished.

n/s/front headlamp slightly dim recomend attension.

o/s/front steering rack boot badly perished & weeping recomend attension.

radator in poor condition.

rear brake balance poor recomend attension.

rear exhaust section corroded.

rear number plate delaminateing & discoloured recomend attension.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 114,511 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both lower sill lips damaged & corroded

n/s headlamp slightly dim & beam pattern poor

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Sep 2006 114,511 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both lower sill lips damaged & corroded

n/s headlamp slightly dim & beam pattern poor

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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F874 FGF is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F874 FGF, 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 F874 FGF registered?

F874 FGF is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F874 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F874 FGF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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