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G493 BLV

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,263 mi
Last recorded133,263 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 BLV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 133,263 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 133,263 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 132,781 miles

All susspension bushes starting to perish.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 132,301 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 131,543 miles

All suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in both front steering rack arms.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 131,543 miles

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

All suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in both front steering rack arms.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 130,913 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 16 Nov 2009 130,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 10 Nov 2008 130,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 129,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 127,720 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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G493 BLV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 G493 BLV, 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 G493 BLV registered?

G493 BLV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G493 BLV safe to buy?

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