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G259 NUS

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,390 mi
Last recorded115,390 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 NUS
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 115,390 miles

underside coated in underseal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension bushes deteriorated and heavily perished with age

general heavy corrosion on all under body and suspension

Fail 27 Jan 2020 113,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at various point of its entierty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension bushes deteriorated and heavily perished with age

general heavy corrosion on all under body and suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,046 miles

Offside Front door hinge pins worn

Offside Front wing edge has temp repair covering corrosion raged edges

Offside Rear door stiff to operate and open

both front headlight images poor and o/s lens has small hole

general corrosion on all under body

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2018 111,992 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle offside rear door not opening (6.2.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear outer sill corroded and split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wing area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door hinge pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front wing ragged edges taped prior to mot test

poor headlamp beam image from both headlamps and offside holed

Pass 20 Dec 2017 111,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

both sills soft

radiator bracket broken

Fail 4 Dec 2017 111,039 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank vent valve (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low 3mm

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush splitting

radiator bracket broken

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,625 miles

Front brake pads low

both rear sills soft and corroded

drivers door pins worn

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

slight scratch on windscreen

sump leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2016 103,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

both rear sills soft and corroded

drivers door pins worn

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

slight scratch on windscreen

sump leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,723 miles

all gaitors deteriorated

all under body surface corroded

front number plate delaminated

front suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded and soft

oil cap missing

rear anti roll bar end bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,274 miles

front number plate delaminating advise renewal

front tyres 4mm

inner sills soft

rear anti roll bar end bushes worn

rear tyres perrished and worn on edges

underside of car coated in heavy underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,507 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,545 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise car been repaired and under sealed

brake pipes at rear slighly corroded and greased

Fail 27 Oct 2012 102,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pipes at rear slighly corroded and greased

Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,204 miles

slight exhaust blow at centre silencer area

slight noise starting from nearside front wheel bearing, advise replacement

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,363 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,323 miles

front brake imbalance 25% advise servicing front brakes and possibly replacing front brake pads

handbrake on 16% minimum legal requirement

slight seapage/leak starting from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,917 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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G259 NUS 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 72.7%.

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 G259 NUS, 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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G259 NUS is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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