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C459 VEF

1985 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,502 mi
Last recorded51,502 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 VEF
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,558 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,613 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 48,641 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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C459 VEF is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C459 VEF, 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

How do I check the history of C459 VEF?

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What year was C459 VEF registered?

C459 VEF is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C459 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C459 VEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C459 VEF have outstanding finance?

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