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BFL 175V

1979 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,856 mi
Last recorded29,856 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Nissan Cherry52,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 175V
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 29,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 29,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,853 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 29,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 29,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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BFL 175V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 52,676 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 BFL 175V, 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 47 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFL 175V registered?

BFL 175V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BFL 175V safe to buy?

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