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G246 KEX

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,900 mi
Last recorded80,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 KEX
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,602 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,263 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head.. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near pas fluid tank.. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,802 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,121 miles

NS/R INNER AND OUTTER CILLS ARE WEAK AND SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSSION.....

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,103 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,699 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,699 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,665 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 65,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,891 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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G246 KEX is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G246 KEX, 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 G246 KEX registered?

G246 KEX is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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