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F87 KVU

1989 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,937 mi
Last recorded100,937 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 KVU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,459 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 97,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 95,088 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,172 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 93,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,990 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 88,889 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 88,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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F87 KVU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F87 KVU, 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 F87 KVU registered?

F87 KVU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F87 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F87 KVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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