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F870 TAN

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 TAN
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,545 miles

Central Rear No rear seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 112,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

water ingress in nearside headlight

Fail 3 Jun 2023 112,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 112,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2012 112,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 111,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 111,146 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 111,118 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 111,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 110,351 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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F870 TAN is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F870 TAN, 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 F870 TAN registered?

F870 TAN is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F870 TAN safe to buy?

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