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B221 GAP

1984 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cherry58,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB221 GAP
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 70,102 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 65,810 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 65,810 miles

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

corrosion around both rear shock absorber mounting prescribed area, offside has already been repaired

corrosion at rear inner wheel arches within suspension prescribed area

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter has small split

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

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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B221 GAP is a 1984 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B221 GAP, 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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What year was B221 GAP registered?

B221 GAP is a 1984 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 13 August 1984.

Is B221 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B221 GAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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