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B788 PND

1985 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,135 mi
Last recorded24,135 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB788 PND
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,135 miles

both outter sills slighty rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,168 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 23,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,894 miles

Offside rear (outer) sill poor condition

Rear silkencer split

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,289 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,289 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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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B788 PND is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B788 PND, 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 B788 PND registered?

B788 PND is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B788 PND safe to buy?

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