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YJJ 890V

1979 Nissan Cherry

Maroon Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,986 mi
Last recorded40,986 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 1979 Nissan Cherry52,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJJ 890V
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,986 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 40,985 miles

Nearside 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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YJJ 890V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry in Maroon with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJJ 890V, 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 YJJ 890V registered?

YJJ 890V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is YJJ 890V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJJ 890V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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