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C783 JTW

1986 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,353 mi
Last recorded161,353 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 JTW
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 161,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 151,356 miles

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

front brakes are binding slightly inspection advised

nearside rear tyre in poor condtion replacement strongly advised

Fail 23 Sep 2010 151,299 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brakes are binding slightly inspection advised

nearside rear tyre in poor condtion replacement strongly advised

Pass 18 Sep 2009 140,519 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 140,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 128,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 123,432 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

extentsive welding has been carry to rear end of outer sills + riser panels

Fail 26 Sep 2007 123,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

extentsive welding has been carry to rear end of outer sills + riser panels

Pass 5 Sep 2006 117,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 117,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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C783 JTW is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 66,682 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 C783 JTW, 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 40 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 C783 JTW registered?

C783 JTW is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C783 JTW safe to buy?

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