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C394 ECV

1985 Nissan Cherry

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,486 mi
Last recorded70,486 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC394 ECV
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,486 miles

front and rear valance corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

tailgate struts weak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 70,486 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

tailgate struts weak

front and rear valance corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,117 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 68,117 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corosion in engine bay

corosion on brake pipes

corosion on wings

Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,029 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS AND INNER SILLS COROSSION VISABLE

N/S/R SEATBELT SLOW TO RETURN

Fail 15 Nov 2005 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

BOTH REAR SILLS AND INNER SILLS SOME COROSSION VISABLE

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r SEATBELT SLOW TO RETURN

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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C394 ECV is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C394 ECV, 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 C394 ECV registered?

C394 ECV is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C394 ECV safe to buy?

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