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B796 WBK

1985 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,865 mi
Last recorded37,865 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB796 WBK
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 37,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer cv boots heavily cracked and perished

engine oil leaks

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 12 May 2008 87,865 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer cv boots heavily cracked and perished

engine oil leaks

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 8 May 2007 37,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 37,660 miles

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

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure/detached

Front brake flexible hoses perished

Front outer CV gaiters perished

Nail in nearside front tyre (repairable)

No rear seat belts fitted

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2006 37,397 miles

1 All flex brake hoses have signs of perishing. †2 Nearside front wheel binding slightly.

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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B796 WBK is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B796 WBK, 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 B796 WBK registered?

B796 WBK is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 25 February 1985.

Is B796 WBK safe to buy?

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