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F368 CEP

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF368 CEP
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 104,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 102,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,535 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,382 miles

175/14 tyres fitted to front axel---165/14 tyres fitted to rear

Fail 23 Jun 2008 101,382 miles

175/14 tyres fitted to front axel---165/14 tyres fitted to rear

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 99,492 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 99,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 97,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F368 CEP is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F368 CEP, 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 F368 CEP registered?

F368 CEP is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F368 CEP safe to buy?

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