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MMT 825X

1981 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Nissan Cherry33,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMT 825X
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to rust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear sill starting to rust

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear outer sill

offside rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear outer sill

Pass 8 Nov 2013 390,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 39,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,041 miles

Advise front tyres perished.

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Advise front tyres perished.

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2011 36,272 miles

Rear tyres perished. n/s/r tyre out of shape.

Fail 20 May 2011 36,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres perished. n/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 28 May 2010 33,112 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 33,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner cv boot loose

o/s & n/s rear sills rusted

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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MMT 825X is a 1981 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 33,110 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 MMT 825X, 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 45 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMT 825X registered?

MMT 825X is a 1981 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 3 August 1981.

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