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G281 VMU

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 VMU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 105,715 miles

nearside headlamp pattern slightly poor

Fail 28 Jul 2009 105,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 101,341 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 96,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,185 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 92,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 88,482 miles

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

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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G281 VMU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G281 VMU, 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 G281 VMU registered?

G281 VMU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G281 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G281 VMU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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