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B31 XKL

1985 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 XKL
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear door top corroded

vehicle body rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,387 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear door top corroded

offside rear door top corroded

vehicle body rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,050 miles

BOTH REAR DOORS STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT VALLANCE CORRODDED

O/S/FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD AREA

REAR WHEEL ARCHES (INSIDE) CORRODING

REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED

SMALL AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS (BOTH SIDES)

SMALL AMOUNT OF UP/DOWN MOVEMENT ON STEERING WHEEL NOT EXCESSIVE

SMALL CRACK ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 21 Jul 2006 67,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside 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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B31 XKL is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 63,610 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 B31 XKL, 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 41 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 B31 XKL registered?

B31 XKL is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 23 March 1985.

Is B31 XKL safe to buy?

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