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F742 MBW

1989 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 MBW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 107,258 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,209 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2008 104,209 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 100,222 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 100,222 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe (front to rear)

corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder

Fail 12 Apr 2006 95,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,723 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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F742 MBW is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F742 MBW, 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 F742 MBW registered?

F742 MBW is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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