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F93 NCF

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF93 NCF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,465 miles

chip in screen

engine damp with oil

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offsi9de rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear anti roll bar drop links rubber bush's perished

underside of car undersilled

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,971 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

chip in screen

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

o/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,222 miles

chip in screen

front number plate damaged , temp repair front number plate

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2012 100,211 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

chip in screen

front number plate damaged , temp repair front number plate

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,908 miles

chips in screen

n/s/ outer sill damaged

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,573 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear anti-roll bar rubbers perished

Fail 20 Mar 2010 93,548 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/r outer sill damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear anti-roll bar rubbers perished

Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2009 89,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,377 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s chassis damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2008 86,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s chassis damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,475 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 82,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 77,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

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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F93 NCF is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F93 NCF, 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 F93 NCF registered?

F93 NCF is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 11 October 1988.

Is F93 NCF safe to buy?

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