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G230 LNX

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

158,530 mi
Last recorded158,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 LNX
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 158,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 158,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,729 miles

some corrosion starting to both front wheel arches

Pass 24 Jan 2024 157,358 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,062 miles

bothy front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,664 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 155,751 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 155,749 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,373 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 155,373 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 155,069 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2019 155,067 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,774 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 154,770 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 154,417 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 154,413 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 154,077 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2016 154,077 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 153,682 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 153,682 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 153,369 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2013 152,976 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 152,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 152,629 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 152,592 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 152,373 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2010 147,893 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 142,764 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brabe binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2008 137,688 miles

Oil leak

n/s/wiper blade starting to perish

Fail 23 Jan 2008 137,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2007 132,966 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

some overspray on index lamps

Pass 16 Jan 2006 130,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f outer cv boot clip loose

oil leak

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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G230 LNX is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G230 LNX, 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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G230 LNX is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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