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F49 PLY

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 PLY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 69,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,149 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 57,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,317 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 48,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,177 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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F49 PLY is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F49 PLY, 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 F49 PLY registered?

F49 PLY is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F49 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F49 PLY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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