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F228 CCL

1989 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,235 mi
Last recorded67,235 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 CCL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel smell around fuel tank, but no sign of a leak.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 67,235 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel smell around fuel tank, but no sign of a leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,084 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,084 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,661 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,324 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,410 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 42,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,624 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,592 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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F228 CCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,796cc 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 F228 CCL, 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.

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What year was F228 CCL registered?

F228 CCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F228 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F228 CCL 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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