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A814 DCD

1984 Nissan Cherry

Black Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA814 DCD
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,857 miles

all road springs only locate in position when weight is on vehilcle due to modification

Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,853 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 113,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 111,695 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 111,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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A814 DCD is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Black with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A814 DCD, 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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A814 DCD is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 28 February 1984.

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