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B984 LMX

1985 Nissan Cherry

Grey Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,907 mi
Last recorded27,907 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB984 LMX
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 27,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 155/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 27,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 155/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 27,725 miles

155/13 all tyres old

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

Fail 15 May 2024 27,725 miles

155/13 all tyres old

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 27,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 also old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyres 155/80/13 all 4 very old

Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 26,760 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,054 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,858 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded

battery tray corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,037 miles

tail gate struts worn

Fail 7 May 2014 25,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tail gate struts worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,652 miles

tail gate struts worn

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,407 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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B984 LMX is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Grey with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B984 LMX, 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 B984 LMX registered?

B984 LMX is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B984 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B984 LMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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