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C97 VLP

1986 Nissan Cherry

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,818 mi
Last recorded88,818 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 VLP
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch worn

Fail 24 Sep 2008 88,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,371 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 88,371 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 87,689 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 87,689 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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