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BAC 268Y

1982 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,509 mi
Last recorded14,509 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Nissan Cherry37,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 268Y
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 14,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 14,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 14,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,795 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,416 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,548 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,292 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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BAC 268Y is a 1982 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 37,709 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 BAC 268Y, 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 44 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAC 268Y?

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What year was BAC 268Y registered?

BAC 268Y is a 1982 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is BAC 268Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAC 268Y shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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