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F298 LRC

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,861 mi
Last recorded161,861 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 LRC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 161,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END NUT SPLIT PIN MISSING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 157,731 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 157,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 153,677 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 150,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 150,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 149,260 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 144,113 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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F298 LRC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F298 LRC, 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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What year was F298 LRC registered?

F298 LRC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F298 LRC safe to buy?

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