NISSAN · NISSAN BLUEBIRD · Cars
NISSAN BLUEBIRD Uncommon
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,045).
Rarer than 34% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 13 a year (1.3% of survivors). At that pace roughly 981 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2080.
About the BLUEBIRD
The Nissan Bluebird (Japanese: 日産・ブルーバード, Hepburn: Nissan Burūbādo) is a compact car produced between 1955 and 2007 with a model name introduced in 1957. It was Nissan's most internationally recognized sedan, known for its dependability and durability in multiple body styles. The Bluebird originated from Nissan's first vehicles, dating to the early 1900s, and its traditional competitor became the Toyota Corona. The Bluebird was positioned to compete with the Corona, as the Corona was developed to continue offering a sedan used as a taxi since the Toyota Crown was growing in size. Every generation...
NISSAN BLUEBIRD — questions & answers
How many NISSAN BLUEBIRD are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1,045 NISSAN BLUEBIRD were still registered in the UK — 169 licensed and on the road, plus 876 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NISSAN BLUEBIRD rare?
The NISSAN BLUEBIRD is uncommon, with 1,045 still about, making it rarer than 34% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the NISSAN BLUEBIRD increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NISSAN BLUEBIRD on UK roads fell by 14 (1.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 981 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most NISSAN BLUEBIRD use?
Most NISSAN BLUEBIRD run on petrol — about 94% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the NISSAN BLUEBIRD peak?
The NISSAN BLUEBIRD peaked at 1,528 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.