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F252 TDF

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 TDF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,179 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,179 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 105,179 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,125 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 102,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,456 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,454 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,957 miles

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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F252 TDF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F252 TDF, 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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F252 TDF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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