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F246 HKE

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

158,891 mi
Last recorded158,891 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 HKE
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 158,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 158,559 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake perdormance slightly out of balance

Pass 5 Nov 2024 151,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2024 151,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2023 147,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2022 142,933 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,150 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2021 141,129 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,728 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside front outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Slight corrosion on nearside outer door sill

Fail 19 Nov 2020 139,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside front outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge very close to 1.6mm limit

Slight corrosion on nearside outer door sill

Pass 17 May 2019 136,702 miles

Both offside and nearside rear outer door sills slight corrosion

Exhaust front hanger deteriorated but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Fail 16 May 2019 136,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both offside and nearside rear outer door sills slight corrosion

Exhaust front hanger deteriorated but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2018 133,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 133,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 131,009 miles

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 May 2016 127,497 miles

both rear tyres very close to 1.6mm legal limit and worn on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 May 2015 124,220 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 124,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 121,204 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 118,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 118,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 115,207 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 15 May 2012 115,207 miles

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

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 17 May 2011 108,698 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 108,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 99,749 miles

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

nearside rear mudflap loose

Fail 19 May 2010 99,729 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear mudflap loose

Pass 26 May 2009 93,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 89,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 89,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 83,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 77,324 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 70,284 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 70,284 miles

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

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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F246 HKE is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 F246 HKE, 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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F246 HKE is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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