MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
repairs covered in underseal
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inside door (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Osf door inside is excessively corroded but not in prescribed area
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front bottom (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill near wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner behind wheelarch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill near wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheelarch body (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Full exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inside door (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Osf door inside is excessively corroded but not in prescribed area
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front bottom (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R wheel bearing slight play
Oil leak
Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front corner of car damage. not serious
reversing lamps inoperative
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front corner of car damage. not serious
reversing lamps inoperative
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cherry?
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CJF 371Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry in White with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1983 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 CJF 371Y, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CJF 371Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 May 1983.
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