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F97 XCL

1989 Nissan Bluebird

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Bluebird98,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 XCL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,628 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

hand brake has a lot of travel.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,229 miles

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

hand brake has quite a lot of travel.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,583 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake has a lot of free travel.

radiator cooling fins deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,767 miles

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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F97 XCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F97 XCL, 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 F97 XCL registered?

F97 XCL is a 1989 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F97 XCL safe to buy?

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