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C109 XEA

1985 Nissan Cherry

White Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,498 mi
Last recorded118,498 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC109 XEA
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,498 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted to all the underside

Pass 31 May 2023 113,926 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 113,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake binding but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Some front and rear underside suspension braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,295 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,849 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 83,002 miles

advancing under body and coponent corrosion

exhaust system tempory repair

Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,002 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

advancing under body and coponent corrosion

exhaust system tempory repair

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,398 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 79,398 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f mud flap loose

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,636 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 72,550 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 72,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 70,915 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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C109 XEA is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in White with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C109 XEA, 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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C109 XEA is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 14 November 1985.

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