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C498 PTF

1986 Nissan Cherry

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

470,014 mi
Last recorded470,014 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC498 PTF
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 470,014 miles

advise both rear sills have corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2010 470,014 miles

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

advise both rear sills have corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,252 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 45,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,955 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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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?

The MOT history for C498 PTF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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