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C209 EML

1986 Nissan Cherry

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

33,334 mi
Last recorded33,334 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC209 EML
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,334 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 33,334 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose Bump stop adrift (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,129 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,390 miles

advise offside front lower wing corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,384 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,576 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 31,576 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,029 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise offside front wiper blade poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,064 miles

advise nearside and offside rear tyres sidewall poor condition !!!

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,451 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres side walls poor condition.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 29,438 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyres side walls poor condition.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,908 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,906 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,694 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C209 EML is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C209 EML, 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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C209 EML is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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