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F342 TAC

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,323 mi
Last recorded193,323 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 TAC
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 193,323 miles

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

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

Front and rear suspension components and rear subframe have surface corrosion.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition. Oil leak from crankshaft pulley end of engine. Nearside brakes act quicker than offside,

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 193,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition. Oil leak from crankshaft pulley end of engine. Nearside brakes act quicker than offside,

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 188,701 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 188,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 184,927 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 248,217 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 176,388 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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F342 TAC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Green with a 1,796cc 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 F342 TAC, 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 F342 TAC registered?

F342 TAC is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F342 TAC safe to buy?

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