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C566 ULP

1985 Nissan Cherry

Grey Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,930 mi
Last recorded52,930 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 ULP
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 52,930 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 52,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,948 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

Fail 4 Jun 2022 49,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer cv boots starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 47,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight deterioration to nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,045 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 41,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,654 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,134 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 37,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,132 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 37,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,105 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,092 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 37,092 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 37,056 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 37,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 37,031 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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C566 ULP is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Grey with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C566 ULP, 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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What year was C566 ULP registered?

C566 ULP is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 20 November 1985.

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