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G888 BTJ

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 BTJ
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,123 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,416 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,381 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2010 73,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,594 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 69,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2007 61,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,304 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,308 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 53,308 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G888 BTJ is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G888 BTJ, 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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G888 BTJ is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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