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G860 VMU

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 VMU
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front registration plate damaged.suspect front brake pads to be getting low.front brake discs worn.battery insecure (clamp missing).brake warning light on dash.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,642 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 63,640 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

front brake discs corroded

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,530 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,530 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake noisy due to standing requires further investigation

Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,172 miles

o/s/f headlight glass cracked but is secure

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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G860 VMU 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 G860 VMU, 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 G860 VMU registered?

G860 VMU is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is G860 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G860 VMU 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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