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C315 PPA

1985 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,626 mi
Last recorded74,626 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 PPA
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 74,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,802 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2016 72,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,190 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,886 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 71,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,849 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 70,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,361 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,361 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,889 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 69,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C315 PPA is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 C315 PPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C315 PPA registered?

C315 PPA is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C315 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C315 PPA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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