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F68 VCV

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF68 VCV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,773 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,548 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,989 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 46,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,555 miles

Slight damage to lh outer sill /RHR wheel arch rusty.

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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F68 VCV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F68 VCV, 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 F68 VCV registered?

F68 VCV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F68 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F68 VCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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