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F743 CVF

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,116 mi
Last recorded159,116 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF743 CVF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 159,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 159,116 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 156,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 153,010 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 152,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 148,161 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 148,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 141,734 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 141,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 134,658 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 134,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 128,344 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 128,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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F743 CVF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F743 CVF, 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 F743 CVF registered?

F743 CVF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F743 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F743 CVF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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