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F44 SPF

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF44 SPF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 56,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,423 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion around rear shock mounts and o/s/r chassis section

Corrosion on suspension components

Damage to front of vehicle

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Very heavy corrosion on o/s/f lower wing panel

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,178 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on suspension components

damage to front bumper

heavy corrosion on o/s/f wing panel

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on suspension components

damage to front bumper

heavy corrosion on o/s/f wing panel

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,865 miles

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

Front bumper damaged and loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion to O/S/F wing

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight misting of oil around steering rack

Surface corrosion to front suspension

Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion to O/S/F wing

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight misting oil around steering rack

Surface corrosion to front suspension

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,522 miles

Heavy corrosion to O/S sill

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

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion to O/S sill

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,051 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front anti-roll bar link bush cups are corroded

heavy impact damage to front bumper

long hand brake travel

n/s/f headlamp reflector loose but headlamp beam isnt affected

slight oil leak from engine. possible oil pressure switch

underneath of vehicle genrally corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 55,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link bush cups are corroded

heavy impact damage to front bumper

long hand brake travel

n/s/f headlamp reflector loose but headlamp beam isnt affected

slight oil leak from engine. possible oil pressure switch

underneath of vehicle genrally corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,090 miles

advanced corrosion o/s/f inner wing flitch panel

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,448 miles

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

rear exhaust section rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,907 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 50,907 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front suspension covered with corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,979 miles

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

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

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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F44 SPF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F44 SPF, 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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F44 SPF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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