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C164 FWX

1986 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 FWX
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all body pannels dented

advise nearside rear wheel arch begining to corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2006 53,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all door and pannels dented

advise nearside rear wheel arch begining to corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2005 51,979 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 51,974 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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C164 FWX is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 66,682 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 C164 FWX, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C164 FWX registered?

C164 FWX is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C164 FWX safe to buy?

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