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F501 WGL

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,958 mi
Last recorded70,958 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 WGL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,958 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,229 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 66,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bracket bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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F501 WGL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F501 WGL, 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 F501 WGL registered?

F501 WGL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F501 WGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 WGL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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