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F736 DEY

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF736 DEY
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,260 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 98,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 94,649 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

cv boots perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has damage

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,095 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,784 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,248 miles

both rear number plate lights slightly dim

slight corrosion offside front wing lower wheel arch edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,172 miles

advise off/side front wing (corrosion)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,459 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 69,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,503 miles

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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F736 DEY is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 F736 DEY, 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 F736 DEY registered?

F736 DEY is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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