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G457 SMJ

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,365 mi
Last recorded128,365 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 SMJ
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 128,365 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2008 128,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 120,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2007 120,652 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 112,275 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 112,275 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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G457 SMJ is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G457 SMJ, 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 G457 SMJ registered?

G457 SMJ is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G457 SMJ safe to buy?

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