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F917 EKJ

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 EKJ
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 10 Nov 2006 70,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 62,627 miles

N/S/F tyre is 1.6mm over tyre tread. Both rear wheel bearing has slight play in both bearing, will need adjusting soon.

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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F917 EKJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F917 EKJ, 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 F917 EKJ registered?

F917 EKJ is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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