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F233 SDG

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

223,220 mi
Last recorded223,220 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 SDG
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2007 223,220 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 211,817 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 211,817 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise battry light on

advise handbrake high

advise offside rear chassis corroded and weak

Pass 24 Aug 2005 198,455 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 198,455 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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F233 SDG is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F233 SDG, 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 F233 SDG registered?

F233 SDG is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F233 SDG safe to buy?

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