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C149 DTA

1985 Nissan Cherry

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,113 mi
Last recorded97,113 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,113 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 94,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre wearing edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 94,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre wearing edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,955 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 90,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,376 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 83,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,947 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 77,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

The front offside tyre is unevenly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,533 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 67,605 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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C149 DTA is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C149 DTA, 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 C149 DTA registered?

C149 DTA is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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