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A120 VGN

1984 Nissan Cherry

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,736 mi
Last recorded48,736 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA120 VGN
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,736 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Cherry?

Based on 5,953 MOT tests across 1,201 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,013
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 368
constant velocity joint gaiter split 359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 200
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A120 VGN is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,441 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 Cherry fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A120 VGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cherry typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A120 VGN registered?

A120 VGN is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 29 February 1984.

Is A120 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A120 VGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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