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F992 VBF

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,105 mi
Last recorded128,105 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF992 VBF
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 128,105 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 128,104 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,659 miles

front no plate slight damage

Oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 120,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front no plate slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2006 114,133 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 114,132 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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F992 VBF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F992 VBF, 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 F992 VBF registered?

F992 VBF is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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