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C129 VLJ

1985 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,428 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,724 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,169 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,740 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 71,770 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 71,770 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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C129 VLJ is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C129 VLJ, 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 C129 VLJ registered?

C129 VLJ is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C129 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C129 VLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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