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F489 CYA

1988 Nissan Bluebird

Beige Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,618 mi
Last recorded118,618 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Bluebird97,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 CYA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wing corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking down (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wing corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,193 miles

Exhaust front pipe is deteriorating

Extensive corrosion around nearside bonnet hinge

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake very slightly binding

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

Sharp edges along offside taped over

Fail 27 Oct 2014 109,193 miles

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

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

Exhaust front pipe is deteriorating

Extensive corrosion around nearside bonnet hinge

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake very slightly binding

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

Sharp edges along offside taped over

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,411 miles

General bodywork corrosion

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 106,411 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

General bodywork corrosion

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,542 miles

Corrosion causing sharp edges starting offside rear door and rear wing taped over

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 103,501 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion causing sharp edges starting offside rear door and rear wing taped over

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,198 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 98,198 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,756 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorating...recommend a new lamp

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,556 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 90,556 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,696 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 81,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,696 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 75,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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F489 CYA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird in Beige with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,083 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 F489 CYA, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Bluebird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F489 CYA registered?

F489 CYA is a 1988 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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The MOT history for F489 CYA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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