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F284 VAC

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,434 mi
Last recorded141,434 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 VAC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Of chassis in front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Floor small hole

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Of sill small hole

Offside Rear Tyre old and perished

Offside Rear Valance holed and corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty and thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 138,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 137,564 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 135,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 133,502 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 133,501 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 132,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,794 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 129,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 129,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 126,697 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 126,595 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 123,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 120,545 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 120,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 117,060 miles

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

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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F284 VAC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 F284 VAC, 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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F284 VAC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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