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B927 PLK

1985 Nissan Cherry

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB927 PLK
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,444 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded/undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded / undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 49,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 49,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 49,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,436 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 49,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 49,063 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 49,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,827 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 47,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,391 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 46,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low head light mount broken (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,150 miles

Front Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracking

Offside Front tyre has age related cracking

rear tyres minor cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2017 44,150 miles

Front Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracking

Offside Front tyre has age related cracking

rear tyres minor cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,358 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 422,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front tyre perishing and worn low on inner edge

small cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

small hole in side of offside rear lamp

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot floor corroded

n/s/r door not opening

Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot floor corroded

n/s/r door not opening

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,042 miles

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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B927 PLK is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B927 PLK, 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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B927 PLK is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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