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F481 VBV

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,166 mi
Last recorded119,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 VBV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 119,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 119,166 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 108,139 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 108,139 miles

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

light wiper marks zone a

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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F481 VBV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F481 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F481 VBV registered?

F481 VBV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F481 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F481 VBV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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