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A468 RDV

1984 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,722 mi
Last recorded40,722 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA468 RDV
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 40,722 miles

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

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

Both rear tryes are cracking badly but not enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,034 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 37,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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A468 RDV is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A468 RDV, 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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A468 RDV is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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