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C490 CHV

1985 Nissan Cherry

White Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,367 mi
Last recorded70,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC490 CHV
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 68,749 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Jun 2011 67,072 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,072 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,856 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 58,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 58,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 57,602 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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C490 CHV is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in White with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C490 CHV, 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 C490 CHV registered?

C490 CHV is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C490 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C490 CHV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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