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B502 DUK

1985 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 DUK
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front and rear valence slightly corroded

nearside front and rear bumper require further attention soon

nearside sidelight lens missing

Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front and rear valance slightly corroded

nearside front and rear bumper requires further attention soon

nearside sidelight lens missing

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,207 miles

both front wings corroded

nearside cv gaitor slightly perished

nearside floor damaged

offside front brake hose slightly perished

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

repaires heavily undersealed

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2007 74,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wings corroded

nearside floor damaged

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,238 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 60,238 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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B502 DUK is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B502 DUK, 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.

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What year was B502 DUK registered?

B502 DUK is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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