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B123 OFX

1984 Nissan Cherry

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,196 mi
Last recorded23,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 OFX
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 23,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 23,194 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 23,182 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,138 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 23,134 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,131 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 1 Jul 2019 22,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Jul 2018 22,204 miles

general corrosion on under side

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,478 miles

general corrosion on underside

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,699 miles

both front slight binding

Fail 22 Jul 2016 20,699 miles

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

both front slight binding

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,051 miles

crossion to both inner and outer side sill

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,313 miles

all tyres heavily perished and cracking

corrosion to both rear outer and inner sills

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all tryes perishing

corrosion to the rear inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,799 miles

corrosion to both inner and outer side sills

corrosion to front and rear chassis rail both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2011 17,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,564 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres starting to show signs of cracking

both front outer cv gaitors starting to deteriate

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,839 miles

slight drag to front brakes both sides

Pass 8 May 2008 15,051 miles

all four tyres perished in treads,advise replacement 155-13.

surface corrosion to nearside /offside outer sill panels.

surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill panel.

very slight drag to offside front brake,advise clean/adjust.

Pass 17 May 2007 14,694 miles

surface corrosion to both rear outer sill panels.

Pass 24 May 2006 14,428 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 14,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS AT REAR.

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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B123 OFX is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B123 OFX, 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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B123 OFX is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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