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A255 HGW

1984 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,730 mi
Last recorded101,730 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 HGW
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,730 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 101,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,212 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 101,199 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,674 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 99,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,559 miles

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

engine has a heavy oil leak from around sump area

Pass 5 Jun 2006 97,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 97,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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A255 HGW 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 A255 HGW, 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 A255 HGW registered?

A255 HGW is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 14 May 1984.

Is A255 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A255 HGW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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