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G159 SRO

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,907 mi
Last recorded162,907 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 SRO
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 162,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 159,712 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

n/s/r shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

o/s/f head light is slightly cloudy

o/s/f rear suspension rear bush has slight feeeplay

o/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 11 Mar 2011 154,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 154,249 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 148,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 144,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 139,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 133,100 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 133,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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G159 SRO is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G159 SRO, 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 G159 SRO registered?

G159 SRO is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G159 SRO safe to buy?

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