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F879 NLO

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 NLO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,804 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,878 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 82,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,310 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 73,973 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,973 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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F879 NLO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F879 NLO, 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 F879 NLO registered?

F879 NLO is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F879 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F879 NLO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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