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G408 XRK

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 XRK
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 109,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,948 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,328 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,315 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 Sep 2007 90,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

near side front tyre tread cracked

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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G408 XRK is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G408 XRK, 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 G408 XRK registered?

G408 XRK is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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