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JTW 457V

1979 Nissan Cherry

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,967 mi
Last recorded28,967 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Nissan Cherry52,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTW 457V
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,967 miles

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2016 28,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,997 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 27,997 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JTW 457V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry in Yellow with a 1,171cc 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 JTW 457V, 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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What year was JTW 457V registered?

JTW 457V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 13 August 1979.

Is JTW 457V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTW 457V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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