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F948 LWV

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 LWV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 94,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 89,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 89,679 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Heavy cracking and perishing to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,182 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 83,995 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on legal limit worn on inner edge

play in offside end of steering rack

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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F948 LWV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F948 LWV, 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 F948 LWV registered?

F948 LWV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F948 LWV safe to buy?

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