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BJT 993T

1979 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

65,316 mi
Last recorded65,316 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 Nissan Cherry52,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJT 993T
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 65,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F has a light bind

Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,653 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,653 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine blue smoke near limit

Fail 19 Jan 2007 60,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wheel bearings not tested

engin e slight smoke when first rev after tickover

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 58,869 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded

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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BJT 993T is a 1979 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 BJT 993T, 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.

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BJT 993T is a 1979 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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