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G285 UTR

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,051 mi
Last recorded113,051 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 UTR
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

various body damage

various corroded brake pipes

vehicle smokes

wear on brake pedal anti slip pad

wipers poor

tail gate struts failed

under side of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leak[major]

corrosion to n/s/f lower wheel arch edge

front brake discs worn/corroded

headlamp beam images poor

knock from steering

minor exhaust leak front silencer

n/s/r outer door handle operation poor

o/s/f headlamp reflector poor

o/s/f tyre low on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,990 miles

brake pipes rusting

engine oil leaks

front brake discs poor

front brake hoses perishing

idle slightly high

near side front seat belt clip stiff

near side rear mud flap loose

near side rear tyre worn on outer edges

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side headlamp condensated

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight knock/play in near side of steering rack

top radiator hose temporarily repaired

Fail 14 Nov 2012 112,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes rusting

engine oil leaks

front brake discs poor

front brake hoses perishing

idle slightly high

near side front seat belt clip stiff

near side rear mud flap loose

near side rear tyre worn on outer edges

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side headlamp condensated

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight knock/play in near side of steering rack

top radiator hose temporarily repaired

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre side walls cracked, advise renewal

offside front tyre side walls cracked, advise renewal

Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,719 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,324 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

water ingress o/s headlamp

Fail 24 Nov 2009 110,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

water ingress o/s headlamp

Pass 25 Nov 2008 107,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

play n/s inner steering rack

rear no/plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,420 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

REAR NO/PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 26 Nov 2007 102,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

REAR NO/PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Nov 2006 98,057 miles

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Fail 21 Nov 2006 98,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR NO/PLATE DEFORMING

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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G285 UTR is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G285 UTR, 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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G285 UTR is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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