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G918 VPV

1989 Nissan Bluebird

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,877 mi
Last recorded145,877 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 VPV
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 145,877 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 141,676 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2012 141,672 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 137,352 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 137,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 133,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 129,539 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 129,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 125,961 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 125,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 122,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 117,884 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 117,884 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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G918 VPV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G918 VPV, 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

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What year was G918 VPV registered?

G918 VPV is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is G918 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G918 VPV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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