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F949 XWN

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 XWN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,292 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes greased

o/s and n/s/r sills corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,292 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes greased

o/s and n/s/r sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

leak from steering rack area

Pass 3 Dec 2009 91,958 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,584 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 86,532 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,203 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F949 XWN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F949 XWN, 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 F949 XWN registered?

F949 XWN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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