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G78 KUA

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,300 mi
Last recorded114,300 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 KUA
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 114,300 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 114,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspect fuel leak from fuel tank or filler hose

Pass 15 Aug 2007 109,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2006 105,132 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 105,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 99,755 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 99,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G78 KUA is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red 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 G78 KUA, 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 G78 KUA registered?

G78 KUA is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is G78 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G78 KUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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