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F516 UAB

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF516 UAB
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,647 miles

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

exaust mounting missing system secure

front and rear bumpers insecure

outer sills not tested covers fitted

underside mechanicle components detereorated

Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exaust mounting missing system secure

front and rear bumpers insecure

outer sills not tested covers fitted

underside mechanicle components detereorated

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,633 miles

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

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

all rear ant-role bar bushes are deteriorated

both sills have covers

n/s/r arch/inner sill has corrosion.

o/s wiper is worn

Fail 11 Mar 2010 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

all rear ant-role bar bushes are deteriorated

both sills have covers

n/s/r arch/inner sill has corrosion.

o/s wiper is worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 89,274 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2008 86,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front and nearside front fog lamp outer lenses missing

offside rear and nearside rear suspension antiroll bar end mounting rubber bushes deteriorating

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front and nearside front fog lamp outer lenses missing

offside rear and nearside rear suspension antiroll bar end mounting rubber bushes deteriorating

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,902 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,514 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 78,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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F516 UAB is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F516 UAB, 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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F516 UAB is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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