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F980 MRD

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,132 mi
Last recorded118,132 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 MRD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 118,132 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 118,132 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 108,538 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,573 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 78,682 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,682 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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F980 MRD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F980 MRD, 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

How do I check the history of F980 MRD?

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What year was F980 MRD registered?

F980 MRD is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is F980 MRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F980 MRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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