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C582 FVS

1985 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

346,527 mi
Last recorded346,527 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 FVS
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 346,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 346,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 331,798 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2014 317,429 miles

small hole in offside rear boot floor but not a load bearing area

Fail 16 Jul 2014 317,394 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

small hole in offside rear boot floor but not a load bearing area

Pass 17 Jul 2013 302,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 302,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 292,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 292,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 284,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 270,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 256,017 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 255,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

suspect body filler in sill panels

Pass 17 Mar 2006 239,224 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 239,119 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C582 FVS is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C582 FVS, 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 C582 FVS registered?

C582 FVS is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 26 November 1985.

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