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F973 NLD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,353 mi
Last recorded28,353 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 NLD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,555 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 27,555 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,472 miles

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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F973 NLD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F973 NLD, 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 F973 NLD registered?

F973 NLD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F973 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F973 NLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F973 NLD have outstanding finance?

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