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G243 HCL

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 HCL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,353 miles

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

o/s rear seat belt operation poor

Fail 14 Oct 2008 83,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear seat belt operation poor

Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,866 miles

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

front number plate damaged.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,190 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 82,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G243 HCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Grey 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 G243 HCL, 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 G243 HCL registered?

G243 HCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 5 August 1989.

Is G243 HCL safe to buy?

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