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C315 VLJ

1985 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,919 mi
Last recorded49,919 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 49,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns and os outer sill corroded

steering and suspension components coated in under sill

under side of vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of car has been painted in body protection.......................

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,589 miles

Corrosion under car

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear and nearside rear inner sills coroded

Rear panel damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,430 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 45,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern faulty-bulb fitment-investigate-reset aims for retest (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached mud flap insecure! (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator drive belt loose-nneds attention,oil spill,sills-underbody-components rusting,both front outer cv boots deteriorating,both rear wheel bearings play,rear service brake efforts not great

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,784 miles

underbody-components rusting,brakes binding

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,778 miles

Corrosion under car

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,457 miles

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

corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,578 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,574 miles

o/s headlight has a small chip

Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,574 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

o/s headlight has a small chip

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,354 miles

n/s/f seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,104 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

passanger front seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,612 miles

both outer sills starting to rust at rear.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,371 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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C315 VLJ is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLJ, 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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What year was C315 VLJ registered?

C315 VLJ is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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