MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank slightly loose corroded on outer skin (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel tank slightly loose corroded on outer skin (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
light corrosion to all of underside and sills
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security towing eye (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively 4 x (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank corroding
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front inner wing around strut top corroded
Offside Front brake flexi hose deteriorating
Offside Front inner wing around strut top corroded
Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators
both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating
steering rack mounting rubbers worn
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front inner wing around strut top corroded
Offside Front brake flexi hose deteriorating
Offside Front inner wing around strut top corroded
Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators
both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating
steering rack mounting rubbers worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front lower engine mount slightly worn
light corrosion in boot door
light corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch, behind wheel
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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 component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
lower balljoint dust covers split-may cause premature wear due to water + dirt ingress
How Reliable is the Nissan Cherry?
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A897 YJW is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 A897 YJW, 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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A897 YJW is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 31 May 1984.
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