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B183 XAR

1985 Nissan Cherry

Black Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,893 mi
Last recorded66,893 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB183 XAR
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,980 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 53,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,502 miles

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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B183 XAR is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Black with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 63,610 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 B183 XAR, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B183 XAR registered?

B183 XAR is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B183 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B183 XAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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