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F589 RLN

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,730 mi
Last recorded129,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF589 RLN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rust in osr door aperture

Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rust in osr door aperture

Pass 30 May 2014 126,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 123,919 miles

both wiper blades are split

corrosion begining on offside rear outer sill in door shut

nearside front brake is slightly sticking

nearside headlamp deteriorated causing weak beam image

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode near fuel tank

slight power steering fluid seep at rack

Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,779 miles

engine oil leak

nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

nearside wiper split

slight oil leak around steering rack area, may be engine oil.

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2012 122,779 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

nearside wiper split

slight oil leak around steering rack area, may be engine oil.

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2011 120,317 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

o/s/f head lamp has stone chip

Fail 27 May 2011 120,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

o/s/f head lamp has stone chip

Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 112,169 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 108,438 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 108,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 99,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F589 RLN is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F589 RLN, 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 F589 RLN registered?

F589 RLN is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F589 RLN safe to buy?

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