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A229 LKV

1984 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA229 LKV
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,418 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,064 miles

Hydro carbons just met requirements

O/s rear bump mounting corroded but not a load bearing weight

Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,815 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 85,810 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,598 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,844 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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A229 LKV is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A229 LKV, 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.

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What year was A229 LKV registered?

A229 LKV is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A229 LKV safe to buy?

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