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C206 VVC

1985 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 VVC
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,074 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 74,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,758 miles

both front discs silghtly scored

os rear brake noisy when applied. passed and advised

Fail 5 Dec 2011 72,758 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

an item inadquetly repaired corroded but NOT within a prescribed area: os front chassis leg (under wing)

an item which is corroded and holed but NOT within a prescribed area: ns front inner wing (under battery tray)

both front discs silghtly scored

os rear brake noisy when applied. passed and advised

Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 713,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear tyre low on 3mm

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear reverse light inop

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear tyre low on 3mm

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear reverse light inop

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,539 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,883 miles

both rear under sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,923 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 63,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear strut tops taped up,unable to check properly

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

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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C206 VVC is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Blue 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 C206 VVC, 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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C206 VVC is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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