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B221 NGW

1985 Nissan Bluebird

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,661 mi
Last recorded43,661 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Nissan Bluebird86,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB221 NGW
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,661 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,022 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 38,019 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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B221 NGW is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,100 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 B221 NGW, 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 41 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 B221 NGW registered?

B221 NGW is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 22 April 1985.

Is B221 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B221 NGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B221 NGW have outstanding finance?

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