MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
470,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise both rear sills have corrosion
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise both rear sills have corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside inner drive shaft gaiter insecure
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cherry?
Based on 5,953 MOT tests across 1,201 vehicles.
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C498 PTF is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1986 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 66,682 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 C498 PTF, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C498 PTF registered?
C498 PTF is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 12 March 1986.
Is C498 PTF safe to buy?
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