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A239 HLS

1984 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA239 HLS
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 103,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 103,234 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 102,810 miles

both front to rear inner and outer cills have corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2012 102,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front to rear inner and outer cills have corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,890 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear NS wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 45,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

rear n/s outer tyre wall deteriorated

rear n/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,313 miles

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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A239 HLS is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A239 HLS, 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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A239 HLS is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 15 February 1984.

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