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F230 TVT

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,697 mi
Last recorded99,697 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 TVT
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 97,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,161 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,938 miles

Central Rear exhaust bandage fitted

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,340 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 93,331 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight grease present

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,035 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 85,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 84,251 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,876 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,244 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,020 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,806 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 80,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,344 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 80,335 miles

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

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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F230 TVT is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 F230 TVT, 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 F230 TVT registered?

F230 TVT is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F230 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F230 TVT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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