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C433 CDV

1985 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC433 CDV
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 57,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 57,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 56,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 56,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,679 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,999 miles

Lower ball joints dust covers deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,159 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 53,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,247 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,110 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Dec 2010 52,110 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,040 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 52,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,877 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 51,877 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,719 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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C433 CDV is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C433 CDV, 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 C433 CDV registered?

C433 CDV is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C433 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C433 CDV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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