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C290 FVR

1986 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,281 mi
Last recorded111,281 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Nissan Bluebird91,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 FVR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 107,011 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 107,011 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C290 FVR is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 91,858 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 C290 FVR, 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 40 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 C290 FVR registered?

C290 FVR is a 1986 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C290 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C290 FVR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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