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F961 OOY

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 OOY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,266 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,354 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,400 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,177 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 67,177 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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F961 OOY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F961 OOY, 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 F961 OOY registered?

F961 OOY is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F961 OOY safe to buy?

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