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A138 VMP

1983 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1983 Nissan Cherry47,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 VMP
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,763 miles

BOTH REAR ARCHES CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT WING ( LOWER) CORRODING

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A138 VMP is a 1983 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A138 VMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A138 VMP registered?

A138 VMP is a 1983 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A138 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A138 VMP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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