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YJK 640V

1979 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,659 mi
Last recorded61,659 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Nissan Cherry52,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJK 640V
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 61,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,837 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubber hanger broken but the exhaust is still adequately supported at the time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,568 miles

Corrosion inside o/s/f wheel arch but does not fall within a prescribed area.

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch but does not fall within any prescribed area.

O/S wiper slightly smearing the screen.

Rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded, not yet considered excessive.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 53,561 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion inside o/s/f wheel arch but does not fall within a prescribed area.

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch but does not fall within any prescribed area.

O/S wiper slightly smearing the screen.

Rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded, not yet considered excessive.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 53,219 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,462 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 52,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,094 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 52,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJK 640V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJK 640V, 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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YJK 640V is a 1979 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 13 August 1979.

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