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C147 RDL

1985 Nissan Bluebird

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,149 mi
Last recorded46,149 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Nissan Bluebird86,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC147 RDL
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corrosion to brake and suspension components and inner/outer sills / front springs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 45,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corrosion to brake and suspension components and inner/outer sills / front springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2020 45,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2018 44,295 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 44,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 44,204 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,040 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,038 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,493 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,868 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,847 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 39,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 39,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,808 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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C147 RDL is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 C147 RDL, 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.

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C147 RDL is a 1985 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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