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B11 UBD

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,197 mi
Last recorded42,197 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 UBD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 42,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,002 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 40,403 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 40,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake test cannot be carried out due to brake bind

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,790 miles

n/s front indicator lamp has water swilling about inside.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front indicator lamp has water swilling about inside.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,480 miles

water leaking into car, possibly from heater matrix.? also one of the tail pipes missing off rear box, but not affecting emmissions,

Pass 2 Aug 2005 23,760 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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B11 UBD is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 98,948 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 B11 UBD, 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 37 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 B11 UBD registered?

B11 UBD is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is B11 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 UBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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