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G916 PNB

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,634 mi
Last recorded93,634 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 PNB
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,634 miles

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is not correctly secured as intended in the brackets provided

(2.1.4a)The steering column lock is loose but not affecting the function of the steering mechanism at the time of examination

(2.2C.1c)The nearside front steering track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.2D.2d)The nearside front steering rack gaiter has a slight hole present at the time of test.

(2.3.3b)The steering rack pinion has presence of oil indicating that a slight seepage of fluid is present

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight leak present

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread at the outer side of the central band has very slight separation occuring.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The engine has presence of oil indicating that a slight leak is present

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,634 miles

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

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is not correctly secured as intended in the brackets provided

(2.1.4a)The steering column lock is loose but not affecting the function of the steering mechanism at the time of examination

(2.2C.1c)The nearside front steering track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.2D.2d)The nearside front steering rack gaiter has a slight hole present at the time of test.

(2.3.3b)The steering rack pinion has presence of oil indicating that a slight seepage of fluid is present

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight leak present

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread at the outer side of the central band has very slight separation occuring.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The engine has presence of oil indicating that a slight leak is present

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,148 miles

(2.2B.1f)The nearside steering track rod dust cover is split

(2.2D.2d)The nearside steering rack gaiter has (pin holes) present indiating that it is deteriorating.

(2.3.1b)The steering rack pinion is contaminated with engine oil

(2.7.3)The nearside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak present

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washer(s) one of two do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area in conjunction with the wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,208 miles

front brakes reducing mode 27%

rear service brakes rate of change 24%

Fail 31 Aug 2010 85,208 miles

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

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering track rod end joint has slight free play present indicating that it will soon require renewal

(2.3.1b)The power steering rack pinion has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings have slight roughness present

(2.6.2)The offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(7.1.1a)The front exhaust silencer to pipe is deteriorating and may soon require renewal

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

(7.1.2b)The front exhaust silencer is slightly noisy

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers are ready for service,as they provide no liquid to clear the swept area

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST, FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,995 miles

(1.1.4a)"one of two" nearside rear position lamps inoperative

(2.3.1b)The power steering rack pinion is contaminated with oil indicating a seepage of fluid present

(2.7.3)The nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipes around the fuel tank area have surface corrosion present

(7.1.1a)The centre silencer is slightly deteriorated

(7.1.2a)The centre silencer has a slight leak present

(7.1.2b)The centre silencer is slightly noisy

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers are ready for service

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,995 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

(1.1.4a)"one of two" nearside rear position lamps inoperative

(2.3.1b)The power steering rack pinion is contaminated with oil indicating a seepage of fluid present

(2.7.3)The nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipes around the fuel tank area have surface corrosion present

(7.1.1a)The centre silencer is slightly deteriorated

(7.1.2a)The centre silencer has a slight leak present

(7.1.2b)The centre silencer is slightly noisy

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers are ready for service

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,402 miles

(2.7.3)the nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leakage present and may soon require renewal of the insert assembly

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change throughout the operating range is approximately 040Kgf indifferent.

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder area is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.5a)the seat belt locking storks are becoming stiff in operation and may soon require service

(7.1.2a)the front exhaust silencer has a minor leak of gasses present

(7.2.1b)the fuel pipe adjacent to the fuel tank is starting to deteriorate and may soon require renewal

(8.2.3)the offside "one of two" screen washers provides insufficient liquid and is incorrectly adjusted

(8.3.1d)minor stone chip damage to the swept area of the windscreen less than 040mm diameter

92.3.1b)the power steering pinion assembly indicates that a seepage of fluid is occuring from the seal arrangement,recommend a repair service

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,402 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

(2.7.3)the nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leakage present and may soon require renewal of the insert assembly

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change throughout the operating range is approximately 040Kgf indifferent.

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder area is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.5a)the seat belt locking storks are becoming stiff in operation and may soon require service

(7.1.2a)the front exhaust silencer has a minor leak of gasses present

(7.2.1b)the fuel pipe adjacent to the fuel tank is starting to deteriorate and may soon require renewal

(8.2.3)the offside "one of two" screen washers provides insufficient liquid and is incorrectly adjusted

(8.3.1d)minor stone chip damage to the swept area of the windscreen less than 040mm diameter

92.3.1b)the power steering pinion assembly indicates that a seepage of fluid is occuring from the seal arrangement,recommend a repair service

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,205 miles

(2.3.1b)steering rack pinion assembly indicates that a seepage of fluid is present,indicating a possible repair being necessary

(2.7.3)the nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil present indicating early failure

(2d)Items left within the boot which the nominated tester could consider to be a reason to refuse to test the vehicle,could prevent such a test being performed,please ensure items are removed

(3.5.1f)the front brake pads as far as can be seem may be wearing thin,recommend checking as the front brake out of balance (3.7A.2e)also indicates that the brakes are at the legal maximum permissible out of balance specifications

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of increase approximately 040Kgf,recommend servicing,slight over adjustment to the nearside rear service brake possible.

(8.3.1d)damage contained within the swept area less than 040mm

Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,171 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 68,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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G916 PNB is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G916 PNB, 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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G916 PNB is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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