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F849 NFJ

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 NFJ
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,059 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,632 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,489 miles

Oil leak

all rubber bushes deteriorated

body kit fitted

exhaust blow

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rubber bushes deteriorated

body kit fitted

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,280 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front sills covered with trim hindering full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,840 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 46,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,652 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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F849 NFJ is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F849 NFJ, 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 F849 NFJ registered?

F849 NFJ is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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