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C259 XFH

1986 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 XFH
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 127,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 123,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 112,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 103,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 102,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 99,886 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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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C259 XFH is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C259 XFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C259 XFH registered?

C259 XFH is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C259 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C259 XFH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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