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F440 NBW

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,967 mi
Last recorded119,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,967 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 119,960 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,757 miles

rear axle bushes bushes

rear back plates corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 144,165 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 144,165 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,162 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

steering rack retaining bush some play

Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,785 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 107,772 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise rear wheel back plate stone gards corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2006 104,802 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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F440 NBW 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 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 F440 NBW, 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 F440 NBW registered?

F440 NBW is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F440 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F440 NBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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