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F514 TMT

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,604 mi
Last recorded58,604 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 TMT
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,088 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 54,088 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 49,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 49,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,354 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,353 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,316 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brakes uneven

Pass 8 May 2012 39,096 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 May 2011 38,805 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 38,805 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,843 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 37,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,051 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,150 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,231 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F514 TMT is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F514 TMT, 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 F514 TMT registered?

F514 TMT is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F514 TMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F514 TMT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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