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F979 UCV

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 UCV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,380 miles

Oil leak Engine bay ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak Engine . ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,367 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,367 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight binding on brake

Offside Front slight binding on brake

Fail 16 Sep 2015 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside door arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight binding on brake

Offside Front slight binding on brake

Fail 16 Oct 2014 98,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 96,627 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 96,082 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,581 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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F979 UCV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F979 UCV, 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 F979 UCV registered?

F979 UCV is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F979 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F979 UCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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