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F965 CKP

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,520 mi
Last recorded152,520 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 CKP
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 152,520 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 152,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 150,971 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 150,971 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi weak

inspect front brakes

steering rack gaiters cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2005 140,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 140,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F965 CKP is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F965 CKP, 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 F965 CKP registered?

F965 CKP is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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