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F394 BCW

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,643 mi
Last recorded178,643 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 BCW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 178,643 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 177,219 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes are corroding

front exhaust mount has a temporary repair

gear box has an oil leak

o/s steering rack boot is damp

radiator in poor condition

rear subframe is corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2011 177,213 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes are corroding

front exhaust mount has a temporary repair

gear box has an oil leak

o/s steering rack boot is damp

radiator in poor condition

rear subframe is corroding

Fail 10 May 2011 177,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes are corroding

front exhaust mount has a temporary repair

gear box has oil leak

o/s steering rack boot is damp

o/s/r tyre is wearing on edge

radiator in poor condition

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 172,400 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges nearing limit

brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear chassis shows signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2010 172,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges nearing limit

brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear chassis shows signs of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2009 167,248 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear light lense damaged

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2008 165,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 161,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 157,440 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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F394 BCW is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F394 BCW, 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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F394 BCW is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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