91 Bluebird 1.6 LX shite anyone ?

[pb1969]

Was at my friends mot station today when one of his regular customers (local garage) turned up in one of his customers cars, a bluebird. I had to have a closer look and got talking to the chap, he said "it belongs to an old lady thats packed up driving and has asked us to get rid of it for her, in fact im off to the scrap yard with it from here as they hav said they`l pay me £150" i thought ive got to save it, i offered to match the £150 and as all this had took place on my friends premises i gave him £25 as a gesture of good will.

 

Now to the bit that may interest some one here, ive got no use for it so its up for grabs, ive used it today and been the tip in in twice to save mucking up my wifes 2008 mini.

 

The car is a 1991 H plate 1.6 LX (p.a.s), the reg may be of interest to someone H187MOL, it was bought new by the lady`s husband, the invoice was with the V5, he let me see this but the chap in charge of disposing of it would not let me have it as it had the lady's address and phone number on it. It was bought from AFG Nissan in Shirley, Birmingham for £8662. It has done 64000 miles and the chap I had it off said he has maintained if for years, he said there is a service book/handbook somewhere but when i asked if i could contact her for it he quickly told me that she is quite old and im not to bother her, that is one of the reasons it was to be scrapped as she didnt want strangers coming round to see it if it was advertised. It is MOT'd until 5th May 2012 unfortunately the tax runs out midnight tonight. It has decent tyres (spare is brand new and unused), appears to have had a recent radiator and battery. I have used it all day today and it drives fine, as you would expect really for a 64K Bluebird. The interior is in good condition with unused cigarette lighter. It is quite well spec'd including power steering, electric windows, central locking, electric sunroof, original Blaupunkt radio cassette player,electric aerial and everything works as it should.

 

As you can see from the pics the bodywork is in pretty good condition for the age, the only 2 minor areas of concern are the driver's front wing is rotten on the lower parts, there is a dent in the driver's side of the front bumper and a light dent/scrape on the passenger rear door. But overall looks pretty good.

 

A friend of mine this afternoon has informed me these are popular with the banger racers and it is worth at least £250. I would rather it wasn't bangered as it is way too good for that and I think will serve someone well at least til the 5th May 2012 anyway. Although even then I can't see it needing too much for a fresh MOT.

 

I would much rather it was put to good use by someone on here as they seem to be quite a rare sight on the roads nowerdays, if it is of any use to anyone here I would like the £250 that my friend has told me it is worth before I look at advertising elsewhere. It is at my house in Birmingham, B28, i have the V5, mot and 2 keys, it is taxed until midnight tonight and at the moment has just under a quarter of a tank of fuel so it is ready to go. I would confidently attempt a long journey in it. So don't be frightened if you are far away.

 

[dollywobbler]

That's ace. My dad had a 1.6LS - this looks like an LX, which means PAS. Much needed! Hope someone saves it. My driveway is full.

[stuboy]

looks quite for 250 sobs

[pb1969]

Just had a look at the mot history on http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/.. ... G_10020539

 

And by the looks its never really needed much for its previous mot`s

Heres what i found on the site:

 

Your MOT history

You asked for test history information for vehicle registration H187MOL. You provided Registration Certificate document reference number 42442942613 to confirm that you had a legitimate interest in the vehicle. If you do not have a legitimate interest in the vehicle you must destroy the document. This information is correct at 31/08/2011.

 

There are no later tests for this Vehicle.

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Full Test History, starting with first recorded vehicle and test results

 

 

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Registration mark:H187MOLMake/Model:NISSAN / BLUEBIRD LXColour:REDVIN/Chassis No:SJN0F0T72U0335034Approximate date of first use:26/03/1991Type of fuel:Petrol

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Date of test:25/04/2006Certificate issued (Pass)

 

Odometer reading:59,851 MilesTest number:200039716437Test station name:SOUTHDELL GARAGES LTDTest station number:1ALD24Test station telephone number:0121 7776053Test class:IVTest expiry date:24/04/2007

No Advisory Notice issued

 

 

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Date of test:25/04/2007Certificate issued (Pass)

 

Odometer reading:60,711 MilesTest number:590305317177Test station name:SOUTHDELL GARAGES LTDTest station number:1ALD24Test station telephone number:0121 7776053Test class:IVTest expiry date:24/04/2008

No Advisory Notice issued

 

 

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Date of test:23/04/2008Certificate issued (Pass)

 

Odometer reading:61,525 MilesTest number:532714418166Test station name:SOUTHDELL GARAGES LTDTest station number:1ALD24Test station telephone number:0121 7776053Test class:IVTest expiry date:24/04/2009

No Advisory Notice issued

 

 

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Date of test:24/04/2009Certificate issued (Pass)

 

Odometer reading:62,745 MilesTest number:883244019173Test station name:SOUTHDELL GARAGES LTDTest station number:1ALD24Test station telephone number:0121 7776053Test class:IVTest expiry date:24/04/2010

No Advisory Notice issued

 

 

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Date of test:26/04/2010Certificate issue refused (Fail)

 

Odometer reading:63,886 MilesTest number:281836510150Test station name:SOUTHDELL GARAGES LTDTest station number:1ALD24Test station telephone number:0121 7776053Test class:IVReason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

 

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

 

Front Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

 

Offside Rear outer sill Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.2)

 

No Advisory Notice issued

 

 

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Date of test:27/04/2010Certificate issued (Pass)

 

Odometer reading:63,886 MilesTest number:614447910112Test station name:SOUTHDELL GARAGES LTDTest station number:1ALD24Test station telephone number:0121 7776053Test class:IVTest expiry date:26/04/2011

No Advisory Notice issued

 

 

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Date of test:06/05/2011Certificate issued (Pass)

 

Odometer reading:64,690 MilesTest number:738996921141Test station name:SOUTHDELL GARAGES LTDTest station number:1ALD24Test station telephone number:0121 7776053Test class:IVTest expiry date:05/05/2012

No Advisory Notice issued

[CIH]

I had an LX Bluey as a daily smoker and it was brilliant as simple transport. I was hoping for some proper miserable stingyness from Nissan but it was plush as fook.

[Negative Creep]

I have an irrational love for mine. It's so comfy, rides well and is incredibly easy to park. Someone needs this car in their life asap

[pb1969]

Anyone ?

[Cavcraft]

It'll probably struggle to make £250 with the oval boys, but I'd be willing to have a small wager on it seeing about three ton on eBay. Nigeria looks the most likely place for it in all honesty.

[Station]

Why do cars like these always get exported?

It looks very nice, it'd be perfect for me if I had over -£30 in the bank.

[barefoot]

I think this place splits neatly into two camps;

 

Those what change their cars on a regular basis

& them , like me, what don't.

 

I suspect there may be an economic precedent to be learned from that.

 

But back to you Dat/Nissan

 

Cracking-ish car.

Had one for a (temporary) company car in 1990 ish,

drove it home - 5 M1 junctions, thought it was getting a little sloppy towards home.

 

Parked up - big flat tyre

replaced, took back & replaced with Montego Si - a forgotten, stripped out,rep special

 

The Dat was nigh on silent but spectacularly dull,

the Montego hit an indicated 130 on the Sheffield bypass with 5 of us in it!