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F54 BBO

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,157 mi
Last recorded174,157 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 BBO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2006 174,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

n/s & o/s rear chassis rails rusting

slight oil leaks around steering rack

surface rust n/s outer sill

Pass 14 Dec 2006 174,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

n/s & o/s rear chassis rails rusting

slight oil leaks around steering rack

surface rust n/s outer sill

Pass 16 Dec 2005 166,555 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear chassis rails coroded but not holed

dampness around o/s of steering rack

imbalance on rear brakes

lift in both front doors

long travel on foot brake

o/s/f tyre close to limit

play in o/s of steering rack within limits

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear wiper blade split

slight bounce to n/s/r shocker

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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F54 BBO is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F54 BBO, 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 F54 BBO registered?

F54 BBO is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F54 BBO safe to buy?

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