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C505 GGJ

1985 Nissan Cherry

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,839 mi
Last recorded125,839 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 GGJ
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 125,839 miles

bodywork poor & n/s/f wing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 125,833 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle has had extensive welding carried out

vehicles underbody very rusty in areas

Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,800 miles

front drip tray area front scuttle rusted

front valance and cross member rusted

welding carried out in most areas overall condition getting weak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 124,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front drip tray area front scuttle rusted

front valance and cross member rusted

welding carried out in most areas overall condition getting weak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 123,273 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 123,216 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 121,783 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 121,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 119,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 117,703 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2005 115,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 115,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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C505 GGJ is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C505 GGJ, 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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C505 GGJ is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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