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G523 WGV

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,589 mi
Last recorded123,589 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 WGV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 123,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres showing signs of age

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside wiper has a small split still clearing 100%

various suspension rubbers starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Sep 2011 123,589 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres showing signs of age

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside wiper has a small split still clearing 100%

various suspension rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2010 122,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres showing signs of age

front brake discs slightly warn

nearside front wing corroded not likely to cause injury

various suspension rubbers deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2010 122,094 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres showing signs of age

front brake discs slightly warn

nearside front wing corroded not likely to cause injury

various suspension rubbers deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2009 120,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wing corroded but not likely to cause injury

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

various components under vehicle starting to corrode

various steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Sep 2009 120,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wing corroded but not likely to cause injury

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

various components under vehicle starting to corrode

various steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2008 118,522 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 118,519 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 116,592 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 116,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 114,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 114,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G523 WGV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G523 WGV, 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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G523 WGV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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