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F601 RHU

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,765 mi
Last recorded81,765 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF601 RHU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,765 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,086 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,975 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 26 Feb 2007 72,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,639 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 69,639 miles

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

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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F601 RHU 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 58.3%.

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 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 F601 RHU, 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 F601 RHU registered?

F601 RHU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F601 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F601 RHU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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