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F972 FWD

1989 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,141 mi
Last recorded148,141 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 FWD
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 148,141 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 147,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 147,564 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 146,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 May 2007 146,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 146,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake master cyl cap has melted but still maintaining a seal

off side hand and foot brakes have lower readings

slight play in off side front wheel

Pass 6 May 2005 145,857 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F972 FWD is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F972 FWD, 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 F972 FWD registered?

F972 FWD is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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