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C249 YRW

1986 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,299 mi
Last recorded48,299 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC249 YRW
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,299 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,268 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,268 miles

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

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 deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,326 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 44,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,841 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,841 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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C249 YRW is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C249 YRW, 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 C249 YRW registered?

C249 YRW is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C249 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C249 YRW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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