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D145 MOD

1986 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

165,807 mi
Last recorded165,807 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 MOD
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 162,644 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2023 154,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 154,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body in poor condition

slight corrosion under all of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2021 129,552 miles

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

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

rear doors in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2021 129,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear doors in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 129,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Oct 2019 127,996 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower ball joint gaiter badly perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter badly perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2018 124,308 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 124,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,588 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 117,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2014 109,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,520 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 104,410 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,923 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and tread

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,506 miles

advise both front suspension struts slight fluid leak

advise both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly perished and splitting

Fail 20 Oct 2011 95,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

advise both front suspension struts slight fluid leak

advise both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly perished and splitting

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,557 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2010 92,550 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,026 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 90,024 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

crack in front no.plate..rear gearbox mount perished..gearlinkage rubbers splitting..slight gearbox oil leak..play in both rear wheel bearings..very slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing..

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 20 Oct 2007 83,157 miles

ADVICE BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED// BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS AT REAR CORRODED//REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 28 Oct 2006 79,379 miles

advise nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

advise front pipe silencer leaking

advise gearbox rear selector seal leaking oil

advise nearside bottom of radiator corroded

advise nearside front and nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2005 75,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D145 MOD is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 D145 MOD, 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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D145 MOD is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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