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CEL 774Y

1983 Nissan Bluebird

Gold Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,115 mi
Last recorded63,115 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Nissan Bluebird63,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 774Y
MakeNissan
ModelBluebird
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 63,115 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 63,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,850 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,337 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 59,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,968 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,462 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,053 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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CEL 774Y is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird in Gold with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Bluebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 63,115 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 CEL 774Y, 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 43 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 CEL 774Y registered?

CEL 774Y is a 1983 Nissan Bluebird, first registered on 19 February 1983.

Is CEL 774Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 774Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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