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F987 XWN

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,209 mi
Last recorded153,209 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF987 XWN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 153,209 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 153,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 152,666 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 151,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 151,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 150,892 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 150,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 149,829 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 149,829 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 148,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 148,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 145,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 145,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 137,891 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 133,004 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 132,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 127,457 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 122,206 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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F987 XWN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F987 XWN, 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 F987 XWN registered?

F987 XWN is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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