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F242 HNC

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 HNC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,486 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished, cords/ply's not exposed at time of inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2017 112,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid condition of wiper and ability to clear screen will require inspection when washers are working (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished, cords/ply's not exposed at time of inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,018 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 112,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,640 miles

N/s/f tyre perished, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

N/s/r brake binding slightly

O/s/f brake binding slightly

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,640 miles

N/s/f tyre perished, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

N/s/r brake binding slightly

O/s/f brake binding slightly

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside tyres cracking in tread

exhaust corroded slightly

front wipers slightly split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,620 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,620 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel filler neck pipe slightly corroded

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

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

O/S/R brake grabbing slightly

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,124 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perished

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

wipers worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 110,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear suspension bushes perished

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

wipers worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 109,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f caliper sticking slightly

rear suspension arms+links corroded

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 22 Jun 2011 109,545 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f caliper sticking slightly

rear suspension arms+links corroded

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 23 Jun 2010 108,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 108,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake pipe greased up

n/s/r brake pipe greased up

o/s/f brake pipe graesed up

o/s/r brake pipe greased up

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Jun 2009 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake pipe greased up

n/s/r brake pipe greased up

o/s/f brake pipe graesed up

o/s/r brake pipe greased up

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2008 106,304 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 104,094 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 104,090 miles

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

vehicle presented for test with all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 31 May 2006 100,899 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 100,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle presented for test with all brake pipes covered in grease

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 HNC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HNC, 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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F242 HNC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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