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F936 LBA

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,092 mi
Last recorded140,092 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF936 LBA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 140,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 135,247 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 135,246 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,842 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 130,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,786 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 127,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,611 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 122,488 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,461 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 118,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 112,972 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 112,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,340 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 107,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,347 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 95,323 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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F936 LBA is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 F936 LBA, 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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F936 LBA is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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