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G101 LAO

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,713 mi
Last recorded93,713 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 LAO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 93,713 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,716 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 83,627 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,550 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 68,536 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,349 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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G101 LAO is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G101 LAO, 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 G101 LAO registered?

G101 LAO is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G101 LAO safe to buy?

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