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C613 VRU

1985 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,235 mi
Last recorded68,235 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cherry63,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC613 VRU
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,737 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 67,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,964 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,885 miles

offside front chassis leg rusty, almost to excess

Fail 11 Aug 2015 65,875 miles

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

offside front chassis leg rusty, almost to excess

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,056 miles

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear brake back-plate corroded

rear suspension "turrets" probably badly corroded,large flakes of corroded metal on boot floor!"

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,342 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

offside front inner wing corroded heavilly behind engine mount

suspect rear inner wings corroded behind shock-absorber brackets,!!!!!

Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,332 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

offside front inner wing corroded heavilly behind engine mount

suspect rear inner wings corroded behind shock-absorber brackets,!!!!!

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front lower arm rear support bracket rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,781 miles

brake servo rusty

offside front inner arch corroded through,not in prescribed area!!!

play rear trailing arm bushes

rust in boot from under plastic trim covers, recommend removal & inspection!

Fail 12 Aug 2011 62,771 miles

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

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

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

brake servo rusty

offside front inner arch corroded through,not in prescribed area!!!

play rear trailing arm bushes

rust in boot from under plastic trim covers, recommend removal & inspection!

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on nearside rear lower sill, almost to excess

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,863 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 59,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 57,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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C613 VRU is a 1985 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 C613 VRU, 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 C613 VRU registered?

C613 VRU is a 1985 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C613 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C613 VRU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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