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F242 CCL

1989 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 CCL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 143,977 miles

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 17 Jan 2008 143,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Jan 2007 144,808 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 141,807 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s rear chassis sections corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2006 137,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in o/s steering rack joint

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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F242 CCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F242 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 F242 CCL registered?

F242 CCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F242 CCL safe to buy?

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