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A135 EMV

1983 Nissan Cherry

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,508 mi
Last recorded42,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Nissan Cherry47,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 EMV
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2013 42,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,140 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 42,140 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 41,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,614 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

due to vehicle running out of petrol tes could not be compleated

Pass 24 May 2007 39,411 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 3,410 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A135 EMV is a 1983 Nissan Cherry in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 A135 EMV, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A135 EMV registered?

A135 EMV is a 1983 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 3 December 1983.

Is A135 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A135 EMV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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