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C611 AKP

1985 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC611 AKP
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,212 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 63,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 63,211 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 58,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,160 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 54,868 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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C611 AKP is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C611 AKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C611 AKP registered?

C611 AKP is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C611 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C611 AKP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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