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C58 LGN

1986 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,848 mi
Last recorded74,848 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 LGN
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 74,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,600 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sill ends corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,792 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 73,792 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,863 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,545 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,762 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 58,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,439 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 56,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,922 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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C58 LGN is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 C58 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C58 LGN?

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What year was C58 LGN registered?

C58 LGN is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C58 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C58 LGN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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