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102,161 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody and components corrded / undersealed
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
NSF Headlight stone chipped and water in lens, image is ok
general corrosion to floorpan, sills and subframes inline with the vehicles year
Central Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front bumper accident damage
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front bumper accident damage
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust corroded
coolant fan not working
req. brake fluid change
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
both front flexi hoses perished
corrosion to both outer sills at rear
idle speed erratic
n/s/f steering rack boot perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
n/s/f bumper damaged
all metal brake pipes show signs of corrosion
corrosion to floorpan and sill areas
engine oil leak
front brake flexi hoses perishing
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front brakes binding
chip n/s headlamp
front number damaged
rear exhaust corroded
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all metal brake pipes corroded
all shock absorbers worn and weak
coolant leak engine area
corrosion to floor and inner arches
oil leak radiator area
slight play in both front ball joints
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
coolant leak from water pump area
front brake flexi hoses perished
rear suspension arm bushes worn
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
slight play osf rack end
slight play rear wheel bearings
engine oil leak
front brake flexi hoses perished
rear roll bar links worn
rear stabiliser arm bushes worn
How Reliable is the Nissan Bluebird?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F287 SPU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F287 SPU, 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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F287 SPU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 30 March 1989.
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