MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
clutch worn
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
clutch worn
coolant leak from radiator bottom area
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Nissan Cherry?
Based on 5,953 MOT tests across 1,201 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C97 VLP is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 C97 VLP, 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.
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How do I check the history of C97 VLP?
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What year was C97 VLP registered?
C97 VLP is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 13 June 1986.
Is C97 VLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C97 VLP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C97 VLP have outstanding finance?
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