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G618 FAX

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG618 FAX
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 101,942 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

rear brake pipes have been cleaned and coated

vehicle has been lowered / very low

Fail 5 May 2017 101,756 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

vehicle has been lowered / very low

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,759 miles

vehicle close to road

vehicle has been lowerd / coil springs loose when jacked

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,545 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2014 83,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in screen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2012 82,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

chips in screen

Fail 11 May 2011 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 79,573 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 78,340 miles

Oil leak

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

front no.plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 76,679 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack leaking.

Pass 2 May 2007 74,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front number plate cracked

nearside front and rear tyres side walls worn

Pass 9 May 2006 73,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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G618 FAX is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G618 FAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G618 FAX?

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What year was G618 FAX registered?

G618 FAX is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G618 FAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G618 FAX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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